The “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams for 2015

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) completed their 2015 “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams this week, including a warning to taxpayers about aggressive telephone scams continuing across the U.S. during the early weeks of this year’s filing season.

Aggressive and threatening phone calls from scam artists are being reported on a daily basis in states across the nation. Taxpayers are urged not to give money or personal financial information over the phone or through emails claiming to be from the IRS. Illegal scams can lead to major penalties and interest for taxpayers, and even possible criminal prosecution.

Keep in mind that, as a taxpayer, you are legally responsible for what is on your tax returns, even if it is prepared by someone else. Phone scams and email phishing schemes top the “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams that are being highlighted by the IRS.

To view the full list, and to read the entire article, please visit www.irs.gov.