With just a few weeks until Tax Day, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding taxpayers to be on the lookout for tax scams. The IRS has issued its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, highlighting a variety of schemes. The common thread, according to the IRS: Scams put taxpayers at risk.
Taxpayers can fall victim to these scams at any time, but scams tend to peak during tax filing season. Knowing about them can help you take steps to protect your personal and financial information. Here’s the list of the IRS “Dirty Dozen” scams for 2019: