The IRS has released its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, identifying the most common and dangerous schemes targeting taxpayers in 2026. These scams tend to increase during filing season, when deadlines create urgency and taxpayers are more likely to act quickly without verifying information.
This year, the IRS is reporting a significant rise in AI-driven scams, including phone calls where fraudsters impersonate IRS agents using spoofed caller IDs and, in some cases, voice-cloning technology. These callers often create a sense of urgency, demanding immediate payment or threatening enforcement action.
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