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Charity Scams: Protect Yourself from Fraud After Disasters
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a notice urging taxpayers to be on guard for scammers posing as charities in the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. They are seeing a wave of charity scams
Read MoreNew IRS Initiative to Combat Tax Scams
A Deeper Dive into this New IRS Collaboration with the Tax Industry to Protect Taxpayers from FraudThe IRS initiative to combat tax scams is part of a new joint effort aimed at protecting taxpayers
Read MoreProtect Yourself from IRS Tax Scams
The IRS's New Coalition Says It Has Your BackAs tax scams become more sophisticated, the IRS is stepping up its efforts to protect you, the taxpayer, from falling victim. The agency has launched the
Read MoreIRS Warns of New Tax Scams Spread by Social Media
The Internal Revenue Service cautioned consumers to beware of tax scams spread by social media that prompted thousands of taxpayers to file overblown claims and held up their tax refunds.The scams center
Read MoreSenators Want IRS to Stop AI-Generated Tax Scams
A group of senators on both sides of the aisle is asking the Internal Revenue Service's new commissioner, Daniel Werfel, to warn taxpayers and tax professionals about the emerging threat of tax scams produced
Read MoreThe IRS Spotlights Charity Fraud Awareness
The Internal Revenue Service is teaming up with international organizations and regulators this week to call attention to the dangers of charity fraud and to bolster charity fraud awareness.Raising awareness
Read MoreEmployed During the Pandemic? Beware of This IRS Tax Form ID Scam
Did you get a tax form for unemployment you never received? You’re not alone.If you’ve managed to stay employed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, count yourself as lucky, but identity scammers may
Read MoreThe IRS Offers Taxpayers an Identity Protection PIN Opt-In (IP PIN) Program
An Identity Protection PIN from the IRS can help protect your tax return from potential fraud.Identity theft and tax refund fraud are issues no one wants to spend time thinking about – but everyone should.
Read MoreEvolving IRS Tax Threats and Scams from Fraudsters
Thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to IRS tax scams. Scammers use the regular mail, telephone, or email to set up individuals, businesses, payroll, and tax
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