The IRS released its annual list of “dirty dozen” tax scams. Here are the 12 most common scams for the 2015 tax filing season:
- Phone Scams
- Phishing Schemes – Fake emails or websites looking to steal personal information
- Identity Theft
- Unscrupulous Return Preparers
- Hiding Money or Income Offshore
- Inflated Refund Claims
- Fake Charities – Groups masquerading as a charitable organization
- Filing False Form 1099s or Other Fake Documents to Hide Income
- Abusive Tax Shelters
- Falsifying Income to Claim Tax Credits
- Improper Claims for Fuel Tax Credits
- Frivolous Tax Arguments
More detailed information about each one can be found here: http://www.irs.gov/uac/News-Releases-for-Current-Month