Illustration of charitable contribution scams — a shield protecting a donation jar with dollar bills and a magnifying glass
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Charitable Contribution Scams (2026 IRS Dirty Dozen)

Are my charitable donations at risk of an IRS challenge? They can be if you fall for one of the charitable contribution scams the IRS just named on its 2026 Dirty Dozen list. Fake charities and inflated non-cash appraisals top the list, and both can turn a well-intentioned gift into a disallowed deduction, penalties, and…