The frequency of tax scams rises during tax season. Photo showcases a 1040 form from 2014. Photo by: Renee Kiriluk-Hill ...

Scammers are 'relentless,' according to new IRS alert listing the 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Bad social media advice triggers trouble with refunds.

Though, unfortunately, the world we live in is laden with scammers looking to take advantage of vulnerable people, knowing how to stay vigilant is the best possible thing you can do. While scammers ...

IRS warns of tax preparer scams in dirty dozen list. FILE - A sign for the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, on May 4, 2021.

The IRS released its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for 2025, urging taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals to remain cautious of increasingly sophisticated schemes that threaten ...

Every tax season, the IRS releases the 'Dirty Dozen', the top 12 tax scams from the year before. Working for You, we break down that list.

These scams fall into two main types: - Phishing: Emails designed to look like they're from the IRS or a tax-related agency.They often reference fake refunds or threaten legal action to get you to ...

Tax season is a prime time for scams. IRS uncertainty could add to the issues this year This March 22, 2013, file photo shows the exterior of the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington.

So much so that the Internal Revenue Service each year rolls out what it calls its "Dirty Dozen" tax scams. This year's list includes many that I've reported in the past ‒ fake emails claiming to be ...

Here's a look at five warnings to heed from the 2025 "Dirty Dozen" scam list, as released by the IRS. Look out for: 'Bad social media advice' The IRS said a growing concern in 2025 continues to ...