Though, unfortunately, the world we live in is laden with scammers looking to take advantage of vulnerable people, knowing ...

Common IRS scams. Email phishing and smishing: Fraudsters send fake emails or text messages posing as the IRS or tax software companies, luring victims into clicking malicious links that could ...

Is that the real IRS trying to reach out to you or is it a scammer? Here's how South Carolina taxpayers can tell the difference.

How to identify tax relief scams. Several signs indicate that a tax relief company is not legitimate. The IRS warns of common signs, such as promises of a big payout. Avoid robocalls, emails and ...

The IRS has released its annual Dirty Dozen list for 2025, warning taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals about common scams that could put their financial and personal information at risk.

The 2025-26 list details numerous scams and other online traps that people should avoid. Terry Lemons, IRS Communications Senior Adviser, said that scams are “relentless” and tax season can ...

Another common scam targets individuals seeking to create an IRS online account. Scammers pose as 'helpers' offering to set up the account on behalf of the taxpayer, only to use the personal ...

With the Tuesday, April 15, tax filing deadline fast approaching, the IRS has issued a fresh alert highlighting its annual “Dirty Dozen” list—12 of the most common and dangerous scams that ...

Other common tax season scams The Tax Shelter Promise. Some fraudsters tempt you with this lie: Invest your money with them, and you won't pay taxes on the money - or the earnings.