Will individual fraud victims be able to deduct their losses again? On September 16, 2026, the House passed HR 9500 by a 408–17 vote. If the Senate agrees and the President signs, the fraud victims tax deduction is restored outside federally declared disasters, the retirement-account early-withdrawal penalty is waived in scam cases, and victims gain…
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…
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…
Are scammers exploiting the One Big Beautiful Bill? Yes — OBBBA tax scams are already active in 2026, with fraudsters targeting seniors, workers, and small business owners. This guide covers every major scam type so you can protect yourself and your finances. Tax season is stressful enough on its own. But whenever Congress passes major…
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…
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…
