The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) maintains strict protocols regarding taxpayer communication. The IRS does not initiate contact through email, SMS, or social media to request personal or financial ...

The promise of a tax refund can be exciting, but it might also be the bait in a sinister trap lurking in your inbox. As cybercriminals grow bolder and more sophisticated, deceptive emails disguised as ...

As tax season reaches its peak, many taxpayers wonder how long it will take to receive their IRS refund. For those who file electronically and opt for direct deposit, the IRS typically issues most ...

Scammers often pretend to be the IRS to steal money and sensitive information from their victims. Dealing with the real IRS can be bad enough. But scammers don’t care if it’s tax season or not.