Bad tax information on social media, aggressive marketing tactics, and "ghost" tax preparers can create huge headaches with ...

The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face ...

The fake IRS emails and texts announcing tax refunds and credits are already on the way. It's tax filing season, so beware of ...

Each year, scammers refine their tactics to trick taxpayers out of their money. Here's what to watch for this year.

Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and ...

The IRS is ready to receive your 2024 federal tax returns and many taxpayers expecting refunds are busy getting their forms ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Tax season is here and so are scammers who are sending texts that look like they're from the IRS but are designed to get your personal information or even steal your tax refund.

Filing your taxes early is among the top ways the Better Business Bureau says you can avoid becoming a victim of ID theft.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans become victims of tax-related identity theft each year. Here’s how to fight back.

The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face ...

Scams continue to be a problem and a worsening ... What to know about your tax return Among newer features, the IRS has expanded the availability of its free Direct File service to individuals ...