That ‘IRS’ Letter Might Be Fake – Clear Start Tax Explains How to Tell a Real IRS Notice From a Scam

Fraudulent letters designed to look like official IRS correspondence are pushing taxpayers to pay fast - and knowing ...

The IRS Just Made It Easier For Small Business Owners To Receive Tax Penalty Relief—What To Know

Starting this summer, eligible business taxpayers will automatically receive first-time tax penalty relief instead of having ...
Hoodline

Storm-Battered Illinois Gets Tax Break as Pritzker Hits Pause on Penalties

State tax waivers available for 11 storm-hit Illinois counties; penalties and interest may be abated for eligible filers.

Ask the tax editor, July 10: Late refunds and calling the IRS

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions from readers who are still awaiting their tax refunds and ...

Scammers Aren’t Just Targeting Taxpayers. They’re Targeting Tax Pros.

The IRS Security Summit campaign warns tax pros about fake IRS messages, social media tax myths, new-client phishing schemes, ...

The IRS never texts you, so why are they doing it now?

Taxpayers have been told for years that the IRS never sends a text message. But under 2026 digital rules, the agency can ...

IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says

The national taxpayer advocate says the IRS did better than expected in issuing refunds during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce.
Foreign Policy

How to Say No to an Imperial President

This issue is preventing our website from loading properly. Please review the following troubleshooting tips or contact us at [email protected]. Analysis: How to Say No to an Imperial President Create ...
AOL

The IRS Won’t Do This by Text or Email — but Scammers Will

Tax season is always a busy time of the year, especially for scammers. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a text or email about your "tax refund" is always a scam. These messages are ...