From phishing emails to bogus tax credits, the IRS warns that scammers keep changing tactics. Here’s what you should know about the most common tax scams now.

A couple of years ago, even the cutting-edge AI models couldn’t reliably do basic arithmetic,” says Sam Taube, lead writer ...

Seeing IRS Code 846 on your tax transcript but no money in the bank? Discover what this code really means and the hidden ...

The IRS opened its 2026 filing season on January 26. Over 31 million Americans are already waiting on refunds. The average payout this year hits nearly $4,000. If you filed early with direct deposit, ...

Tax season can be a familiar scramble—tracking down receipts, looking up unfamiliar tax laws, and incorporating tax bills ...

When that happens, the IRS freezes the refund and sends a letter asking for identity verification. The letter instructs the taxpayer to verify identity either online through the IRS identity ...

TUSTIN, CA, UNITED STATES, February 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Legal Tax Defense, a company that specializes in resolving state and IRS tax problems, has ...

The IRS provides an online tool called "Where's My Refund?" to track the status of tax refunds. Taxpayers can also check their refund status using the IRS2Go mobile app. Most refunds for e-filed ...

Millions of Americans have filed tax returns, but the tax season appears to be off to a slow start. The IRS received 22,351,000 individual income tax returns as of February 6, 2026, compared to 23,589 ...