Tribal Tax Credit scam: a forged federal tax credit certificate stamped with a fraud warning

IRS 2026 warning: is the Tribal Tax Credit scam real?

BySW Accounting admin 09/20/202609/20/2026

Is the Tribal Tax Credit scam real? Yes — the fake credit being pitched is real, but the credit itself is not. In IR-2026-112, the IRS said the Tribal Tax Credit scam involves promoters selling credits that do not exist under federal law, and claiming one on a return is a false claim exposing you…

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)

BySW Accounting admin 08/06/202608/06/2026

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…