IRS CAUTIONS POST TAX-SEASON SCAMS CONTINUE
Taxpayers, Businesses & Tax Professionals Be Aware
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel sums up the threat: “Scammers are coming up with new ways all the time to try to steal information from taxpayers. People should be wary and avoid sharing sensitive personal data over the phone, email or social media to avoid getting caught up in these scams. And people should always remember to be wary if a tax deal sounds too good to be true.”
It’s key to observe Werfel’s alert and watch out for these scams throughout the year. While many of these schemes peak as people prepare their tax returns during tax season, fraudsters remain active throughout the year seeking to steal money, personal information, data and more.
Each year, the IRS has been rolling out its list of the Dirty Dozen… a catalog of the most common tax scams, classic cons and sophisticated avoidance schemes to minimize taxes. Here’s the Dirty Dozen” summary for 2023. Click on the link for more detail on any of the following.
- Employee Retention Credit claims
- Phishing and smishing
- Online account help from third-party scammers
- False Fuel Tax Credit claims
- Fake charities
- Unscrupulous tax return preparers
- Social media: Fraudulent form filing and bad advice
- Spearphishing and cybersecurity for tax professionals
- Offer in Compromise mills
- Schemes aimed at high-income filers
- Bogus tax avoidance strategies
- Schemes with international elements
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