“Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams

February 17, 2026

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!