Tax season is prime hunting ground for criminals, and federal officials are urging Americans to stay alert as new schemes continue to evolve. The Internal Revenue Service has just issued a warning ...

IRS tax scam calls are on the rise. Learn how to identify fake calls about back taxes and what to do if you get one.

This tax season, scam callers are mentioning taxes or claiming to be the IRS in aggressive efforts to try to steal your identity, experts say.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tax scams are surging this season. The IRS tells us exactly how they will and will not contact you, and what to do if something ...

The IRS is asking you to inform the federal government tax agency of fraud, using a new service available as of Feb. 26.

With tax season underway, scammers are wasting no time in trying to get your hard-earned money.

From AI-generated calls to phishing texts, scammers are working overtime this tax season. These practical strategies will help you avoid fraud and keep your refund safe.

These tax scams promise big tax refunds to those who claim oddball credits. IRS warns that inaccurate claims trigger delays of legitimate refunds.

An IRS special agent warns of AI-aided impersonation, identity-theft tax schemes and social media misinformation during ...

The IRS is operating with roughly 27% fewer employees this tax filing season than it did last year. And, last July, a major new tax law took effect, containing many new provisions affecting ...

The Internal Revenue Service has released its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals.

Is your tax refund is lower than expected? Here are the steps you can take right now to discover the reason and enact a solution.