IRS ‘Dirty Dozen’ Scam List for 2026 Targets AI-Powered Fraud – Clear Start Tax Shares How to Protect Your Tax Identity

For the first time, AI-generated fraud schemes dominate the IRS's annual warning list - and taxpayers with unresolved ...
Accounting Today

Firms warn about IRS CP53E notice scams

Accounting firms are seeing an increase in scams involving the notices the IRS is sending to taxpayers when they don't ...

IRS issues tax refund update: Average check drops from $3,700 — but there’s a silver lining for Americans. What will you do with your cash?

Refunds are indeed higher this year, though not quite as high as some earlier figures suggested.

The IRS Is Watching More Closely Now—Here's The Checklist You Need

The IRS has been explicit about its enforcement priorities through public communications and practitioner guidance: large ...
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IRS finalizes 2026 retirement plan limits and Roth mandate

Higher 2026 limits: The employee contribution cap rises to $24,500, with total combined employee-employer contributions reaching $72,000. Bigger catch-ups: Those 50+ can add $8,000 more, while ages 60 ...
Journal of Accountancy

IRS establishes program for rulings on significant issues

The IRS is reinstating the practice of issuing these letters in response to numerous informal comments from taxpayers and ...

IRS Enforcement Takes Another Big Hit As Budget Request Shrinks

The agency’s 2027 proposal cuts thousands of compliance staff, raising questions about audits, revenue, and the growing reliance on data-driven enforcement.

IRS AI Systems Now Flag Returns Six Times Per Tax Year – Clear Start Tax Warns Freelancers and Gig Workers About Automated Audit Triggers

The IRS is running its AI-powered audit selection system six times annually - and freelancers, independent contractors, ...