The IRS warned Americans about a number of tax scams that may impact them this tax season if they are not careful.
The so-called “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for 2026, announced on March 5 by the IRS, was put before American taxpayers through an initiative called “Slam the Scam Day.”
IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank Bisignano said that the program “provides a great opportunity to remind everyone to remain vigilant and watch out for scams because thieves continuously adjust the pitches they use to take advantage of honest taxpayers.”
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“For more than two decades, the IRS has used the Dirty Dozen list to flag emerging scams that taxpayers should watch out for,” he said.
Among the scams listed by the IRS was impersonation by email and text.
“Scammers send emails, direct messages (DMs), and texts that appear to be from the IRS, often using alarming language and QR codes that
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