The FTC is warning taxpayers to keep an eye out for phishing and smishing scams aimed at stealing tax refunds and personal ...

Here's what to know at the start of the 2026 tax season.

The 2026 tax filing season—for 2025 returns—begins on Jan. 26, which means scammers are ramping up efforts to steal taxpayers' information and money.

IRS impersonation scams: Fake IRS agents can call taxpayers, saying they owe back taxes and ask for those payments via a wire ...

Scammers are impersonating the IRS and tax prep services through urgent emails, texts, and calls designed to steal personal and financial information.

Here's a look at some of the best warm-weather side hustles you could start right now to heat up your finances for that ...

Tax scammers are gearing up to trick folks out of more than just their refunds. 2 News Oklahoma's Cathy Tatom listens to and ...

Indianapolis - If you're planning on using a tax service to prepare your return this year, be prepared. Eyewitness News found viewers who used one service and complained about their treatment to the ...

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is reporting that scammers are targeting consumers across the U.S. targeted with a tax refund scam. In recent weeks, consumers have received text messages from ...

Franklin, Wisconsin: Tax preparer Jahnell Easly, 29, has pleaded guilty to a count of aiding in the preparation of false returns. Easly prepared and filed federal returns for clients for a fee. For ...

A former Long Island tax preparer confessed to running a years-long fraud scheme that cost the government nearly $12 million and exploited COVID-era relief programs. Damaris Beltre, 58, of Freeport, ...

Many taxpayers could see bigger refunds in 2026. From average refund amounts to delays, deductions, and credits, here’s what ...