Phishing Schemes Make IRS ‘Dirty Dozen' List of Tax Scams for 2018; Individuals, Businesses, Tax Pros Urged to Remain Vigilant

IR-2018-39, March 5, 2018

WASHINGTON — Following continuing threats to taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service today listed email “phishing” schemes as a top filing season concern and part of the annual listing of the “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for 2018.

The IRS warned taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals to be alert to fake emails or websites looking to steal personal information. These attempts can expand during tax season and remain a major identity theft threat.

Compiled annually by the IRS, the “Dirty Dozen” lists a variety of common scams that taxpayers may encounter any time of the […]