How to avoid IRS scams during tax season. A reminder that the IRS will never initiate contact with an email.

1. Beware of
Internal Revenue Service
SCAMS
This time of year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and tax-
related scams are common. One common trick is that criminals
will send you phishing emails.
What is Phishing?
Phishing is the act of sending you an
email that attempts to steal information
such as usernames, passwords, and other
valuable information. These phishing
emails may appear to be from your tax
preparation firm or even the IRS.
How can I avoid this situation?
Here are some frequently asked questions that should help
keep you protected from these IRS phishing scams:
IRS
A: No! The IRS will never contact you via e-
mail, text messages, or social media.
Q: Will the IRS contact me via email?
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A: Do not reply! Do not click on any links or download
any attachments. Immediately forward the e-mail to
phishing@irs.gov. Then, delete the original e-mail
message.
Q: What should I do if I receive an e-mail
claiming to be from the IRS?
Q: If I receive an IRS phishing email in my
work e-mail in-box should I notify my
company?
A: Yes! You should follow your organizations’ guidelines for
reporting suspicious phishing e-mails
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Q: What should I do if I discover a
website claiming to be the IRS?
A: Send the URL to phishing@irs.gov
We thank you for your help and attention to this important security initiative.
A: You can visit the IRS website to find samples of e-mail
scams and bogus websites. Visit the IRS website by typing
in the below URL to your web browser:
Q: How should I identify phishing e-mail
scams or websites claiming to be the IRS?