The Internal Revenue Service on Thursday announced its 2026 list of Dirty Dozen tax scams that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals.

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.

IRS tax scam calls are on the rise. Learn how to identify fake calls about back taxes and what to do if you get one.

A government shutdown can create uncertainty, especially if you filed a tax extension for tax year 2024. If you’re wondering how it might impact your tax return, here are the answers you need. File by ...

Tax returns received and processed remain slightly below last year’s pace, even as the average refund climbs to $3,804.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If tax season wasn't already unpleasant enough, the 2026 tax cycle could soon be bogged down by a looming government shutdown. The ...

Due to the government shutdown—now in its third week—IRS operations are limited. Despite the need to prepare for the upcoming tax filing season—with new tax laws like no tax on tips in place—the IRS ...

If tax season wasn't already unpleasant enough, the 2026 tax cycle could soon be bogged down by a looming government shutdown. The Internal Revenue Service officially began accepting tax returns on ...