The IRS warns of increasing social media tax scams exploiting credits, urging taxpayers to stay vigilant and avoid fraud.

According to a news release, the IRS has seen a rise in false refund claims since 2022. They said the false claim scams are ...

Don't be fooled into thinking you can claim tax credits you don't actually qualify for. Tax advice on social media is often ...

The consequences of following so-called “tax experts” online has cost taxpayers millions in fines — with the IRS reporting it has imposed more than 32,000 penalties costing more than $162 million.

These schemes often involve the misuse of tax credits that are only available in specific situations, such as the Fuel Tax ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The IRS has issued a warning about a phishing scam that is targeting businesses and organizations looking to get your W-2s. Tax season can be a busy time for employers as ...

Scammers are targeting your tax refund right now—and they're getting more sophisticated every day. With the final October 15 ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- It's tax season and a scam phone call is going around the country. Fresno resident Marty Murphy also received a startling call. "When you first listen to it, you kind of do a ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The deadline to file your taxes is less than a month away, but there are various tax-related scams on the rise that could cost you thousands of dollars. Most of us know about the IRS ...

The Danville Police Department is warning the public of a new scam they’ve become aware of. Chief of Police Christopher Yates said on Facebook that “bad actors” are calling people and claiming to be ...

Less than a week after child tax credit payments began hitting American families' bank accounts, the IRS is already warning about potential thieves looking to steal the money. The agency said there ...

Aliss Higham is a Newsweek reporter based in Glasgow, Scotland. Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and personal finance. She has previously extensively covered U.S.