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Providing resources on how to combat tax schemes, identity theft and refund fraud. The IRS doesn't collect comments. Privacy Policy: irs.gov/privacy

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Donating to a charity? Use an #IRS online search feature to help you verify that the charity is legitimate before you give. Visit: irs.gov/teos #HurricaneSeason
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Individuals and businesses can score big by claiming #IRS tax credits when filing their tax return. Whether it’s credits for families, education or retirement, tax credits may lower the tax you owe or even qualify you for a refund. Learn more: youtube.com/shorts/WNv-goPP_… #USMNT

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#IRS and the Security Summit are restructuring their partnership to better protect taxpayers and the nation’s revenue from identity theft and fraud. Five work groups will focus on safeguarding the entire tax lifecycle from pre-filing to threat response. ow.ly/mPsa50Z8T6i
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Defend your tax information from AI-generated phone schemes that impersonate the #IRS through robocalls, voice mimicry and spoofed caller IDs. Calls with threatening, prerecorded messages are scams. Hang up and report them: irs.gov/scams
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Watch out for tax schemes promoted on social media that promise huge refunds by reporting bogus wages and withholding on your tax return. Learn more: ow.ly/YcTU50YyWOA
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Taxpayers shouldn't rely on AI-generated responses to complex tax questions, and they should verify any calculations or information provided by artificial intelligence. The #IRS reminds you to watch for evolving threats that may get you into tax trouble: irs.gov/dirtydozen
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#IRS and the Security Summit are working closely with payroll industry partners to strengthen joint efforts to combat tax fraud and identity theft, focusing on better protecting W-2 information from cybercriminals. See: ow.ly/mPsa50Z8T6i

IRS and Security Summit partners announce new framework to better protect taxpayers and tax revenue...

IR-2026-75, June 8, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners today announced a restructuring of the public-private partnership designed to strengthen protections and enhance...

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Shopping for hot summer deals? Here’s an #IRS reminder that weak passwords can make you a prime target for fraud and identity theft. Learn more at: irs.gov/security
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#IRS and the Security Summit announce a new framework to strengthen the fight against identity theft and fraud throughout the tax lifecycle. Learn more: ow.ly/mPsa50Z8T6i

IRS and Security Summit partners announce new framework to better protect taxpayers and tax revenue...

IR-2026-75, June 8, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners today announced a restructuring of the public-private partnership designed to strengthen protections and enhance...

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In the wake of natural disasters, the #IRS urges you to beware of fake charities. Here’s how you can make sure your personal and financial information stays safe when you donate: irs.gov/teos #HurricaneSeason
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#IRS and the Security Summit are restructuring their partnership to better protect taxpayers and the nation’s revenue from identity theft and fraud. Five work groups will focus on safeguarding the entire tax lifecycle from pre-filing to threat response. ow.ly/mPsa50Z8T6i
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Cybercriminals target #TaxPros because of their access to sensitive client data. Learn to recognize the signs of data theft and report suspicious activities to the #IRS. Find more info and tips here: ow.ly/e8Xa50YoSJX
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Hackers and cybercriminals can easily steal personal information from public Wi-Fi ➡️ Always use a virtual private network (VPN) when connecting to public Wi-Fi to make sure your information stays secure. irs.gov/securitysummit #IRS #TaxSecurity
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Be on the lookout for phishing scams and other schemes that could put your sensitive tax data at risk. The #IRS shares these tips to help you stay safe: irs.gov/phishing

Report fake IRS, Treasury or tax-related emails and messages | Internal Revenue Service

If you get a phishing email or suspicious message that claims to be from the IRS or the Treasury Department or is tax-related, report it. You can help shut down scams.

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If you plan to support a cause, verify that you’re giving funds to a legitimate charity. An #IRS tool can help: irs.gov/teos #HurricaneSeason
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Are you pursuing higher education, specialized job training, or grad school? Visit youtube.com/shorts/Nh90MCghY… learn about education credits and deductions that can help you save money. #HigherEducationDay

Higher Education Can Lead to Deductions

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Be wary of misleading tax calculators or websites that guarantee a big payday or unusually large refunds. The #IRS reminds you to stick with trusted sources for accurate information about the new tax laws in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. See: ow.ly/EveY50YBj5a

How to spot fake tax deduction calculators exploiting the new tax law under the One, Big, Beautiful...

FS-2026-09, March 2026 — The IRS warns taxpayers annually about new and evolving scams, fraud, and misleading schemes designed to steal taxpayers’ money and personal information. With recent provis...

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#IRS needs your help in identifying promoters of abusive tax schemes and preparers using them. You can report tax scams and fraud at irs.gov/SubmitATip
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Beware of scammers pretending to assist you in accessing your #IRS Online Account. What seems like an innocent offer to help could quickly lead to #IDTheft. See: irs.gov/scams
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The #IRS doesn’t send unexpected, or unsolicited, text messages or emails to taxpayers. Don’t reply or open any links, they could contain malware. Learn more on how to report these schemes: irs.gov/scams
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