Each year, the IRS identifies the twelve most common scams to watch out for during tax season. The scams “can lead to everything from identity theft to being misled into [incorrectly] claiming tax credits”.
The list includes:
- Email phishing scams
- Bad social media advice
- Fake charities
- Scammers posing as tax assistance professionals
Read the full Dirty Dozen press release on IRS.gov to stay ahead of the scams!