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How to Get an Identity Protection PIN From the IRS

Getting an IRS Identity Protection PIN to help secure your private information can be a straightforward process. Learn how to do it online, by phone or in person.

Beware of Fake IRS Letter Scams

Received an IRS notice in the mail but don’t know if it’s real? Here’s how to spot fake IRS letters.

December 2020 Stimulus Calculator

Use our free stimulus check calculator to estimate the size of your Economic Impact Payment.

April 2020 Stimulus Calculator

Use our free stimulus check calculator to estimate the size of your Economic Impact Payment.

Dirty Tax Scams for 2017

Every year, the IRS issues its list of the worst tax scams: the “Dirty Dozen.”

We go through each one below to show you the red flags and how to best defend yourself against each scam.

Remember that you are legally responsible for what’s on your tax return, and if a con artist fools you, it’s you that’s likely to be stuck with the consequences.

1. Phishing

What is it? An email or website disguised as a trustworthy entity and designed to fool you into downloading malware or giving your information away.

IRS Phone Scam: Bad Guys Arrested

Earlier this month, hundreds of workers in Mumbai were investigated and dozens arrested for one of India’s largest scams. Targeting thousands of US citizens, the call center workers posed as IRS officials “in order to steal tens of millions of dollars, Indian police have said.” With a trained American accent, employees would trick American citizens into thinking they had defaulted on taxes and “were facing prosecution by the IRS.”