Tax season is a prime time for scammers, who often try to steal returns from unsuspecting filers. Over the years, scammers have learned and employed increasingly sophisticated tactics to make people more vulnerable through fear and urgency.

The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face problems from scammers.

Each year, scammers refine their tactics to trick taxpayers out of their money. Here's what to watch for this year.

Now that the tax filing season is open, scammers hope that distracted taxpayers will click on malicious links or provide info that can be used to steal identities.

It’s tax season – and while you get your financials in order, scammers may be looking to steal your information. Tax season sees an increase in scams, as

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IRS Criminal Investigation says in fiscal year 2022, they had more than 2,550 criminal cases. $31 billion were identified from tax and financial crimes. And the United States Sentencing Commission says out of every 10 sentenced for tax fraud offenses, about seven were men and three were women.

As the 2025 tax season kicks off, many Americans are preparing to tackle the task they often dread: filing their tax returns. While the official deadline to submit your 2024 income

In a bid to safeguard taxpayers from evolving tax scams, the IRS and the Coalition Against Scam and Scheme Threats (CASST) have introduced pivotal changes for the 2025 tax season.