These tax scams promise big tax refunds to those who claim oddball credits. IRS warns that inaccurate claims trigger delays of legitimate refunds.

With the IRS now accepting people's tax returns for 2025, a federal watchdog is warning Americans to beware of so-called phishing and smishing scams designed to trick people into unwittingly handing ...

An IRS special agent warns of AI-aided impersonation, identity-theft tax schemes and social media misinformation during ...

The Income Tax Department has raised concerns over a rise in scam messages that falsely inform taxpayers of delayed income tax refunds. According to the department, fraudsters are targeting ...

Credits galore; boost boast; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Processing Content Franklin, Wisconsin: Tax preparer Jahnell Easly, 29, has pleaded guilty to a count of aiding in the ...

Get down with PPP; go Huskies; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Processing Content York, Pennsylvania: Tax preparer Dommonick T. Chatman, 50, has reportedly admitted that he helped push ...

American taxpayers are now proactive in protecting their tax returns by receiving an IRS Identity Protection PIN from the agency’s improved online system, which prevents fraudulent filings before they ...

Tax season is right around the corner, and unfortunately, that means lots of scammers are about to come out of the woodwork to prey on unsuspecting taxpayers. Fortunately these scams are avoidable if ...

A former Freeport tax preparer pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud and one count of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns in connection with a scheme during the COVID-19 ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Tax has announced that tax filing season has begun, and offers tips for residents for a smooth tax season. In a release shared on Monday, Jan. 26, Virginia Tax said ...