The IRS Won’t Do This by Text or Email — but Scammers Will

Tax refund emails and texts claiming to be from the IRS are phishing scams. Learn about the warning signs and how to protect ...

Tax procrastinators, this is how to seek an extension and some other tips at the IRS deadline

To find a more detailed document list, visit the IRS website. Tax professionals recommend gathering all your documents in one ...
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IRS Warning: AI-Powered Tax Scams Are on the RiseHow to Protect Your Refund Now

With the tax deadline approaching, the IRS warns of a surge in sophisticated AI-enabled scams. Learn how to spot them and use ...
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How ID.me and e-file could speed up your tax refund

Using digital tools like ID.me and e-file can speed up tax refunds while improving security as the IRS shifts to a ...

IRS just opened its tax system to millions in major digital overhaul—here's who gets access

The Internal Revenue Service on Monday announced a significant expansion of its online Business Tax Account platform, extending digital self-service access to millions of additional entities that ...
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Tax identity theft on the rise as deadline nears, experts warn. Here's how it works

As tax season winds down, experts warn that a common but often hidden crime is on the rise: tax identity theft. Here's how to ...
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Tax tips: Protecting yourself from IRS scams

The IRS will never initiate contact with you via phone, text or email. No legitimate government agency will ever ask you to pay them with a gift card. You can lock down your Social Security number ...
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Tax tips: Protecting yourself from IRS scams

TAMPA, Fla. - As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, scammers are getting more deceptive. The most common tax filing scams start with a bogus text, call or email from a crook claiming to be from the ...
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IRS warns consumers about tax-related identity theft as a South Florida producer says he's been a victim for years

A South Florida man says he is the victim of tax identity theft after someone used his name and Social Security number to file fraudulent tax returns, not just once, but for multiple years. Now, he's ...
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I’m a CPA: 5 Steps To Protect Yourself From Tax Fraud

When you imagine the work of a CPA, you probably think of someone furiously crunching numbers — not necessarily a ferocious guardian. Yet your regular accountant has the knowledge and skill to help ...
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What Is Tax Identity Theft?

Identity theft is when a criminal takes your personal information, such as your Social Security number (SSN), and commits fraud, such as stealing the money in your debit or savings accounts. Identity ...
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As tax refund theft grows, experts recommend IRS PIN

(WJAR) — Scammers love tax season, because there's a lot of money up for grabs. Tax return scams are huge, with scammers stealing billion each year. Scammers carry out the crime by stealing our ...