08/27/2026
NEW SERIES: The IRS 2026 “Dirty Dozen” 12 Tax Scams You Need to Know
Tax scams aren't limited to tax season.
Every year, the IRS publishes its Dirty Dozen, that is12 scams and questionable tax strategies taxpayers, business owners, and tax professionals should have on their radar.
Scammers are getting more sophisticated.
This year's list includes:
🔹 AI-powered IRS impersonation
🔹 Fake charities
🔹 Social media “tax hacks”
🔹 Identity theft
🔹 Bogus tax credits
🔹 Ghost tax preparers
🔹 Inflated deductions and withholding
🔹 Tax debt relief schemes
…and more.
Over the next several posts, we'll break down all 12 scams, explain the red flags, and share practical ways to protect yourself and your business.
When it comes to taxes:
If it sounds too good to be true, it deserves a second look.
Follow BELNAVIS for the complete 2026 Dirty Dozen Series.