Most people already received their stimulus money when they filed 2021 tax returns but scammers are pouncing on anxiety about tracking tax refunds.

Older taxpayers are especially susceptible, because they tend to be more trusting and often have more money at risk. The IRS has a confusing scam reporting process, the watchdog group added.

such as that you had more money withheld after certain events than you really did. As a result, the IRS said that this year the agency is increasing its review of dollars claimed for other ...

IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration ...

Refund money moves faster and more securely if you have signed up for direct deposit, a free service through irs.gov. You can deposit the money into as many as three accounts, including checking ...

Melanie Lauridsen, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants vice president for tax policy and advocacy, said seasonal IRS employees “should have already been hired and received ...

Adrian Smith. Republicans also have criticized the cost of the pilot program and the money involved to provide free tax preparation to Americans. "Based on the IRS having budgeted $114 million for ...

Also be wary of old scams that have already begun resurfacing in new ways with cybercriminals claiming in emails and texts to be from the IRS and offering refunds, credits, and Covid-related payments.