04/16/2026
๐จ The IRS just dropped its 2026 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams list โ and you need to know this.
Every year, thousands of Americans lose money, personal data, and peace of mind to tax scams. Hereโs what to watch out for RIGHT NOW:
โ๏ธ Fake IRS emails & texts with QR codes leading to phishing sites ๐ AI-generated phone calls impersonating IRS agents โค๏ธ Fake charities exploiting disasters for donations ๐ฑ Viral โtax hackโ videos that can get you AUDITED ๐ป Identity theft through fake IRS account setups ๐ Bogus Form 2439 capital gains credit claims (NEW this year) ๐ฐ Fake โSelf-Employment Tax Creditโ promotions ๐ผ๏ธ Inflated charitable donation appraisals ๐ Overstated withholding scams ๐ฃ Spear-phishing emails targeting tax professionals ๐ป Ghost tax preparers who disappear after filing ๐ฆ OIC Mills that charge huge fees & overpromise results.
๐ Remember: The IRS contacts you by MAIL first. They will NEVER threaten arrest or demand immediate payment by phone.
๐ก๏ธ Spot a scam? Report it at IRS.gov/SubmitATip or forward phishing emails to [email protected].
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