As returns are sent off, criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal money.

Four Oahu residents are headed to federal prison after what prosecutors describe as a years-long tax-refund scam that drained more than $2.1 million from the U.S. Treasury. Sentences handed down this ...

IRS impersonation scams: Fake IRS agents can call taxpayers, saying they owe back taxes and ask for those payments via a wire transfer or setting up a prepaid debit card. This is a scam and the IRS ...

IRS impersonation scams use fake refund alerts and urgent account issues to steal taxpayer data during 2026 tax season, ...

Franklin, Wisconsin: Tax preparer Jahnell Easly, 29, has pleaded guilty to a count of aiding in the preparation of false returns. Easly prepared and filed federal returns for clients for a fee. For ...

The FTC is warning taxpayers to keep an eye out for phishing and smishing scams aimed at stealing tax refunds and personal data.

An Idaho couple is facing federal charges after prosecutors say they helped orchestrate a sweeping tax fraud scheme that sent ...

The IRS has opened the 2025 tax filing season, and officials are warning taxpayers to watch for scams and carefully vet tax preparers before sharing personal financial information.

Tax season is stressful enough, and scammers take full advantage of that with IRS impostor schemes. They reach out ...

With the 2026 tax season beginning January 26, you’ll soon be seeing plenty of advertisements about getting professional help filing your return. You may even have consultants reach out to you ...

Fake calls claiming you owe back taxes are rising, the FTC warns. These scams rely on pressure and confusion, but a few simple checks can help you avoid becoming a victim. As the Internal Revenue ...

The 2026 tax filing season—for 2025 returns—begins on Jan. 26, which means scammers are ramping up efforts to steal taxpayers' information and money.