After facing a tax bill instead of a refund, a local resident encounters a convincing IRS scam letter, showcasing the clever ...
The IRS is warning taxpayers about a surge in refund scams just as the Tax Day filing deadline arrived on Wednesday, April 15. Scammers are using phishing emails, fake websites, and social media ...
The IRS publishes an annual "Dirty Dozen" list to warn taxpayers about common scams like phishing and ghost tax preparers. Scammers often use personal information found on data broker websites to make ...
Imposter scams are surged in 2025, especially IRS scams using gift cards, QR codes, and AI. Learn how to spot fake notices ...
Tampa Bay 28 WFTS Tampa, FL on MSN

Susan solves it: Tax refund scams

Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises taxpayers to avoid clicking links in unexpected messages and use the IRS ...
Taxpayers and practitioners are unsure whether the CP53E notices they have received are scams or simply sent in error, a ...
Most refunds arrive within 21 days after the IRS accepts an electronic return, the agency says. The timing of your refund may ...
As the IRS moves toward digital-only payments under a Trump-era executive order, taxpayers should expect changes in how refunds are issued and payments are made. Here’s what’s changing. The IRS is ...