The IRS publishes an annual "Dirty Dozen" list to warn taxpayers about common scams like phishing and ghost tax preparers. Scammers often use personal information found on data broker websites to make their fraudulent messages seem more credible.

A guide to what receipts, documents and forms must be saved, and for how long, to satisfy the IRS. Plus, tips for storing, scanning and shredding all that paper.

The newest version of the Parity Act updates language around payment stablecoins and directs the IRS to report on how a de minimis exemption might work.

The 2026 IRS tax refund season is underway, with millions awaiting their 2025 tax return payments. E-filed returns with direct deposit are typically processed within 21 days, while paper returns can take four to eight weeks.