Tax scams are on the rise in 2025, targeting taxpayers with fake IRS calls, phishing emails, and bogus relief offers. Learn how to spot the red flags, understand how the real IRS makes contact, and discover proven ways to resolve tax debt without falling for fraud.
The IRS takes tax fraud seriously—very seriously. Whether it’s elaborate scams or simple misrepresentations on tax returns, the agency is constantly on the lookout for
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As a business owner, wearing multiple hats is part of the job. But if you work in your business and own it, you can’t skip
