Before You File Your Taxes, Make Sure You’re Not Falling for One of These Sneaky Tax Scams

Scammers love tax season. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe when filing.

Condoms, gift cards and wedding gifts: Arizona parents allegedly misspent $10 million in ESA funds

New public records obtained by 12News show thousands of parents used Empowerment Scholarship accounts to purchase at least ...
CFO Dive

Most tax preparers not subject to standards, prone to costly errors: GAO

Efforts in Congress to pass legislation holding all tax preparers to clear federal standards have repeatedly fizzled out.
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Refunds Are Being Frozen Over a Single IRS Identity Check — Here’s What’s Causing the Delays

When that happens, the IRS freezes the refund and sends a letter asking for identity verification. The letter instructs the ...
Accounting Today

IRS creates tax fraud scam reporting web page

The IRS introduced a new web page where taxpayers can confidentially report suspected tax fraud schemes, scams, evasion or other tax-related illegal activities.
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Is the IRS watching you? These taxpayer groups face higher audit risk in 2026

With the 2026 tax season approaching, the IRS is focusing its audit efforts. Find out if your income level or job puts you at ...
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BIR ends audit freeze: New rules in motion

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) lifted the nationwide suspension of tax audits and field operations on Jan. 27 2026 through Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 8-2026, ending a pause that began in ...
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Reflections on the tax audit suspension and its resumption

The suspension of tax audits by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) was not simply an operational interruption. It was an institutional acknowledgment that something deeper needed attention.