Key Takeaways The IRS will never call demanding immediate payment; all legitimate tax debt contact begins with a mailed notice, not a phone call. Tax scam calls rose 62% from 2024 to 2025, and in 2025 alone, nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults reported being targeted by a tax-related scam. AI-powered voice mimicry and spoofed
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Summary The IRS “Dirty Dozen” list warns taxpayers about the most dangerous tax scams each year. In 2025, scams like identity theft, phishing, and phone impersonation remain top threats. Statistics show tax-related phishing attempts have surged nearly 360% in the past two years. Protecting yourself requires early filing, secure communication, and choosing trusted professionals. If
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You’ve been overpaying your taxes all year long, saving money in your IRS ‘refund account’ with the expectation that you will get that big fat juicy refund early next year. You get some software and prepare your own return or hire a tax preparer exclaiming big money is waiting for you. That vacation is just
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