Tax scams on the rise as April 15 approaches, IRS warns: Here are the 'dirty dozen' hoaxes to avoid

In the midst of tax season, with the April 15 deadline quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers ...

Tax scams are on the rise. Here's what to know

Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, according to the ...
Daily Voice on MSN

IRS issues alert on growing tax fraud threats

Tax season is prime hunting ground for criminals, and federal officials are urging Americans to stay alert as new schemes continue to evolve. The Internal Revenue Service has just issued a warning ...
WGAL

IRS unveils new web page to simplify tax fraud reporting

DISPONIBLES EN ESPANOL. JUST IN TIME FOR TAX SEASON. THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCH OF A NEW WEB PAGE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO CONFIDENTIALLY REPORT SUSPECTED TAX FRAUD OR OTHER TAX ...
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Police warn of new IRS QR code scam as tax deadline nears

As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, a sophisticated new threat is targeting unsuspecting taxpayers through the very devices in their pockets. Law enforcement and federal authorities are sounding ...
Opinion
CT Insider on MSNOpinion

Julie Jason: New way to report tax fraud to the IRS

The IRS is asking you to inform the federal government tax agency of fraud, using a new service available as of Feb. 26.
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IRS sends 'scam' warning with new reporting system updates

The Internal Revenue Service is warning Americans to be wary of scams—and in the same vein, the agency launched a new web page that allows taxpayers to confidentially report suspected tax fraud, scams ...
Yahoo

The IRS just made it much easier to report tax fraud and scams this year

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Internal Revenue Service is making it easier for taxpayers to be government watchdogs. The IRS recently announced the launch ...
The Daily Reflector

IRS launches new web page to streamline tax fraud and scam reporting

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of a new web page that allows taxpayers to confidentially report suspected tax fraud, scams, evasion, or other tax-related illegal ...

The average tax scam victim loses $1,020 - here are 5 ways to protect yourself now

The average tax scam victim loses $1,020 - here are 5 ways to protect yourself now ...
JD Supra

IRS Whistleblower Program: A Strategic Tool for Uncovering Tax Fraud and Securing Substantial Financial Awards

The IRS Whistleblower Program is one of the most powerful — and financially rewarding — tools in the U.S. enforcement system. Created to help expose serious tax fraud, evasion schemes, and large ...
USA Today

Are phone calls about back taxes a scam? Here's what to do

The IRS will always first contact you by U.S. mail, not by phone or text message. Scammers may pose as tax officials to steal your money or personal information. The IRS will not demand payment via ...