Report a tax scam or fraud | Internal Revenue Service
Apr 1, 2025 · Report a tax scam. You can report most scams with Form 14242, Report Suspected Abusive Tax Promotions or Preparers. Submit Form 14242 online or mail or fax Form 14242 …
Tax fraud alerts - Internal Revenue Service
Jan 15, 2025 · Find IRS alerts on tax fraud, including tax schemes, abusive tax preparers, frivolous tax arguments and reporting tax scams.
Identity Theft Central - Internal Revenue Service
Get help if someone steals your information to commit tax fraud. Learn how to prevent and report tax-related identity theft. Find guides, letters, notices and forms.
Taxpayers Need to Beware of These Popular Scams - TAS
Dec 4, 2024 · IRS warns taxpayers they may be scam victims. If they filed for big refunds; misleading advice leads to false claims for Fuel Tax Credit, Sick and Family Leave Credit, …
Did someone use your SSN to file taxes? Here’s what to do
Feb 20, 2025 · If you’re filing your taxes online this year, watch for signs of tax identity theft, like someone using your Social Security number (SSN) to file and claim a tax refund. One way …
IRS releases 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Here are the most dangerous
Mar 12, 2025 · One tax scam encourages people to create fake W-2 forms. Fake emails impersonate the IRS, state tax agencies, and software companies.
Identity Theft - Taxpayer Advocate Service
Apr 26, 2022 · You may find out you’re a victim of tax-related ID theft when you try to file your tax return or start getting IRS notices about your tax account. The most common indicators are: …