tax scams

Don't try this at home: The IRS has announced its annual list of tax scams to avoid. The list, referred to by the IRS as the "dirty dozen" tax scams, was recently published for 2011. Not surprisingly, in the wake of convictions in the UBS scandal, hiding offshore income topped the list of schemes...

As tax season heats up, there are several options available for free tax filing assistance for qualified taxpayers. Unfortunately, the numbers of taxpayers seeking free tax help have also created new opportunities for con artists and scammers. This season, some taxpayers have reported offers of...

The Internal Revenue Service has released its 2008 list of the 12 scammiest tax scams, with internet phishing and frivolous tax arguments topping the list. The IRS puts this list together each year to keep consumers aware of the latest and greatest tax scams -- and to help them avoid being taken in...