Tax scams on the rise as April 15 approaches, IRS warns: Here are the ‘dirty dozen’ hoaxes to avoid

Source: New York Post

In the midst of tax season, with the April 15 deadline quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about scammers out to rip you off. Scams tend to spike during tax filing season because people are already expecting communication regarding refunds, payments or account updates from the IRS, Eric Bronnenkant, head of tax at Edelman Financial Engines, told The Post. Fraudsters take advantage of heightened fear and awareness of looming tax cutoffs, “hoping to catch people off guard and stressed,” he explained.