Inflated Donation Deductions: The Charity Scam Aimed at Taxpayers
Most charity scams target the donor’s wallet. A quieter one targets the donor’s tax return. The IRS included charitable contribution schemes in its 2026 Dirty…
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Don’t Get Fooled: How to Confirm Real IRS Communication and Avoid Costly Scams
Receiving unexpected contact about your taxes can feel unsettling, especially when scammers are becoming more convincing every year. Emails, texts, and phone calls claiming to…
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Giving After a Disaster: How to Help Without Getting Scammed
When a disaster strikes—whether it’s a wildfire, hurricane, flood, or something no one saw coming—most people respond with generosity. Communities pull together, strangers help strangers,…
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The “New Client” Tax Scam That Puts Your Data at Risk
Some tax scams skip the taxpayer entirely and go straight for the preparer. The “new client” scam uses friendly, believable emails to bait professionals into…
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Ghost Tax Preparers: When Your Preparer Pulls a Disappearing Act
As we spotlight to top tax scams making the rounds this year, here’s a sneaky scam that disappears just when you need answers: the ghost…
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The Back Taxes Scam Hiding Behind “Pennies on the Dollar” Promises
If you owe back taxes, the idea of wiping your slate clean for a fraction of what you owe sounds appealing. But behind many of…
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Too Good to Be True: The Overstated Withholding Scam
When Too Much Withholding Becomes Too Much Trouble Taxpayers chasing big refunds are being misled by a growing scam that’s landed on the IRS’s 2025…
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Tax Scams: Haunted by a Ghost Employee Claim
When the Nanny Is a Ghost and So Is Your Refund Improper household employment tax claims are making headlines as one of the IRS’s top…
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The Myth of the “Self Employment Tax Credit”
In this article we’re focusing on another top tax scam on the IRS’s 2025 Dirty Dozen: the so-called Self Employment Tax Credit, which is a…
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Watch Out for Sick Leave Credit Scams
Promoters are pushing outdated or improper tax credit claims. Know the facts before your refund gets frozen or worse. Welcome back to our tour through…
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Fake Charities: When Generosity Meets Deception
Welcome back to our tour through the IRS’s 2025 Dirty Dozen, where we highlight this year’s most devious tax scams so you can steer clear….
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Too Good to Be True: The Truth About Fuel Tax Credit Scams
When Scams Go Off-Road (Literally) Welcome back, savvy taxpayers! We’re rolling into No. 5 on the IRS’s annual Dirty Dozen list: the infamous False Fuel Tax…
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Fake IRS Account Helpers Are After Your Info
In the third article of our IRS Dirty Dozen tax scam series, we look at how scammers pose as helpful IRS account assistants to steal…
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The Dangers of TikTok Tax Tips
Bad advice travels fast—especially online. In the second article of our IRS Dirty Dozen series, we break down how viral tax myths can land you…
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Kicking Off Our IRS Dirty Dozen Series: Don’t Click That “IRS” Email
Email Phishing Scams: Don’t Take the Bait Every year, the IRS releases its Dirty Dozen list—a roundup of the top 12 scams targeting taxpayers, and…
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The IRS “Dirty” Tax Scams to Avoid in 2025
Tax season already requires a leap of faith—but with scammers in the mix, that leap lands you flat. The IRS just released its 2025 Dirty…
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What You Should Know When Choosing a Tax Professional
When tax season comes around, many taxpayers turn to tax professionals to help them prepare their federal tax return. However, choosing a tax preparer requires…
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Tax Scams Exposed: How to Protect Yourself This Holiday Season
With holiday season just around the corner, while most of us are busy trying to maximize deals on Black Friday, scammers are busy trying to…
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Protect Your Business Against Data Loss and Fraud: It’s Easier Than You Think
In today’s digital world, it’s not a question of if your business will face a cyber threat, but when. But don’t panic—while cybercriminals might be…
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A Guide to Taxpayer Identity Theft: What You Need to Know
Imagine opening your mailbox to find that someone’s already filed your tax return—and it wasn’t you! Tax-related identity theft is a real problem, but the…
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2023 Tax Scams (Part 2): How to Protect Yourself from Fraudsters
With tax refund season in full swing, it’s important to be cautious and aware of potential scams. Scammers are always looking for ways to steal…
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Beware: Gift Card Tax Scams
After the the holiday season, gift card tax scams are common. Taxpayers should be aware of the tactics that thieves often use during this time…
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Online Safety Steps to Avoid Tax Scams & Protect Your Identity
Thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams. During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, conducted every October, the mission of…
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Prevent Tax-Related Identity Theft with an IRS IP PIN
In recent years, identity theft has invaded the lives of many tax payers as fraudsters have filed false tax returns and other schemes. Top Recommended…
