IRS Dirty Dozen 2026: 12 Tax Scams Every Taxpayer Must Know | SW CPAS
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IRS Dirty Dozen 2026: 12 Tax Scams Every Taxpayer Must Know | SW CPAS

What is the IRS Dirty Dozen for 2026? The IRS Dirty Dozen 2026 is the annual list of the 12 most dangerous tax scams targeting American taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals. This year’s list includes AI-powered phone scams, ghost preparers, and a new entry — abusive Form 2439 capital gains claims. Here’s what every taxpayer…

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That Viral Tax Tip Could Cost You: IRS Warns of $162M in Penalties

  Seeing tax advice on social media? Before you file, read this. The IRS has assessed over $162 million in penalties for false tax credit claims spreading online, and you could be next. Have you ever been scrolling through social media and seen a post promising a huge, secret tax refund? It sounds amazing, like…