AI has helped these scams blossom. But the tax code now offers little relief for those who have lost money to a romance scam—unless it turns into an investment scam.

Many of our inboxes are flooded with emails, advertisements and notices about tax season. Scammers are also making their way into inboxes, hoping to use tax season as a hook to lure you in. At first ...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the IRS Criminal Investigation Atlanta Field Office is raising awareness about the growing threat of romance fraud. Officials report a significant increase in cases and ...

Inspired by the corporate world, a Kansas state senator wants to provide a monetary incentive for state employees to report ...

In 2026, tax risks extend beyond filing errors or missed deductions. Tax and fraud experts explained what to look for and how ...

With tax season underway, Frost Law warned people and businesses across the nation to protect themselves against a surge of scams and schemes.

The U.S. Treasury Department has launched a new website to collect whistleblower tips on fraud, money laundering, and sanctions violations. This initiative comes after a significant scandal involving ...

Tax season is underway, and this year brings a perfect storm that could leave millions of Americans waiting longer for their refunds. The IRS is facing steep staffing cuts, complex new tax rules and ...

The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday announced a new website to accept whistleblower tips on fraud, money laundering and sanctions violations, on the heels of a scandal involving federal funds ...

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Your tax return could trigger an IRS audit if you're missing key tax forms, experts say. Here's a checklist of forms and when ...

The IRS has erroneously shared the taxpayer information of thousands of people with the Department of Homeland Security, according to a new court filing ...