Tax scams are evolving from unemployment fraud to viral tax hacks. Learn the IRS warnings for 2026 and how to protect your return.

A common tax scam is for the bad guys to get someone's social security number and name and file the tax return on their behalf. Then, they ...

Employment-related identity theft is on the rise. Victims may not find out until tax season.

A common tax scam is to file a tax return on someone's behalf and then intercept the tax refund but six numbers can prevent that.

Bentonville-based Arvest Bank on Thursday urged consumers to remain wary of tax-related identify theft attempts.

Tax season is here, and while you’re busy gathering receipts and crunching numbers, scammers are working overtime to steal your hard-earned money. According to the IRS, tax fraud and scams cost ...

Every year, criminals use stolen Social Security numbers and personal information to file fraudulent tax returns. The good ...

Scammers often exploit urgency and confusion to steal personal information, making tax season a prime time for fraud. Criminals may attempt to intercept refunds or file false returns in your name.

Tax season can bring unexpected challenges for U.S. taxpayers, especially with the rise of employment identity theft. This growing issue can lead to unanticipated tax forms and potential financial ...

The IRS has launched a new web page for taxpayers to confidentially report suspected tax fraud, scams, evasion or other ...

There’s a simple, free way to protect yourself. And it’s just six numbers.

Tax season is already stressful for many people. The last thing you need is a fake text about your tax refund or a call ...