This year, the IRS ranked email phishing schemes as
a top tax scam to make the yearly Dirty Dozen list. This type of scam targets
taxpayers as well as tax professionals by using fake emails and bogus websites
to collect sensitive taxpayer information.
The best way to avoid scams
now and throughout the year is to keep in mind that the IRS doesn't initiate
contact with taxpayers via email, phone or text to request personal or
financial information. If you get unsolicited email
from what appears to be the IRS or an organization related to the IRS, report
it by sending it to phishing@irs.gov.