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Providing resources on how to combat tax schemes, identity theft and refund fraud. The IRS doesn't collect comments. Privacy Policy: irs.gov/privacy
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    IRStaxsecurity
    @IRStaxsecurity
    23h
    #MilitaryConsumerMonth is a reminder to stay alert for scams targeting service members, veterans, and military families. Learn how to recognize tax-related scams and protect your personal financial information with help from the #IRS: irs.gov/alerts
    A camouflage-patterned background across the top and an olive-green panel below. The IRS logo appears in the upper left. Large white stencil-style text reads: “STAY MISSION READY AGAINST TAX SCAMS.” Smaller text at the bottom reads: “Military Consumer Month.”
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    IRStaxsecurity
    @IRStaxsecurity
    Jul 10
    Social media influencers who are trying to attract a bigger audience may say outlandish things about taxes to grab your attention. Don’t follow bad advice – put a cap on misinformation: irs.gov/scams #CAPybara
    A capybara standing in front of a purple background. Text: No CAP. That “free tax advice” may be just lies to get higher engagement on social media. IRS logo.
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    IRStaxsecurity
    @IRStaxsecurity
    Jul 10
    Social media is great for sharing #capybara cuteness, but not for solid tax advice. The #IRS warns that inaccurate or misleading tax info shared on social media could lead to steep civil and criminal penalties for those who take the bait. irs.gov/scams
    Close up of a capybara. Text: No CAP. Heard of a secret to getting a big tax refund? It’s not a secret, it’s fraud. IRS logo.
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    IRStaxsecurity
    @IRStaxsecurity
    Jul 10
    Let’s put a cap on misinformation about taxes. The #IRS reminds you that wildly inaccurate tax advice often circulates on social media and following it can have bad consequences: irs.gov/scams #CAPybara
    A capybara standing in front of a blue background. Text: No CAP. Tax law can be confusing to many. Misleading advice from influencers doesn’t help. IRS logo.
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    IRStaxsecurity
    @IRStaxsecurity
    Jul 10
    Many social media tax scams entice you to use legitimate #IRS forms for the wrong reasons. Don’t follow bad advice – put a cap on misinformation: irs.gov/scams #CAPybara
    A capybara standing in front of a pink background. Text: No CAP. Social media tax advice may hold a kernel of truth. That doesn’t mean it’s accurate. IRS logo.
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    IRStaxsecurity
    @IRStaxsecurity
    Jul 9
    Report promoters of abusive tax schemes to the #IRS:
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    Report fraud | Internal Revenue Service
    If you were scammed, suspect tax fraud or had your identity stolen, report it to us.
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    IRStaxsecurity
    @IRStaxsecurity
    Jul 9
    #TaxPros: #IRS and the Security Summit urge you to be on the lookout for a variety of new and evolving schemes aimed at stealing business and individual taxpayer information. Learn more for your #TaxSecurity: ow.ly/3Ob350ZlfVc
    A red and white lifesaver on a yellow mat. IRS logo. Text: The IRS has resources to help tax pros protect their clients and their business.
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    IRStaxsecurity
    @IRStaxsecurity
    Jul 9
    Donating to a charity? Use an #IRS online search feature to help you verify that the charity is legitimate before you give. Visit: irs.gov/teos
    Red hearts floating out of a brown coin purse. Text: Because you care, check before you give: IRS.gov/TEOS. IRS logo also displayed.
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    IRStaxsecurity
    @IRStaxsecurity
    Jul 8
    Identity thieves may try to contact you through fraudulent calls, emails, texts and social media messages pretending to be the #IRS. Learn the difference between contact from the real IRS and an imposter: ow.ly/z4A150XXGGH #TaxSecurity
    A search bar filled with fishing hooks instead of letters. Text: Avoid scammers posing as the IRS. IRS logo.
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    IRStaxsecurity
    @IRStaxsecurity
    Jul 8
    The #IRS encourages #TaxPros to use a Written Information Security Plan to make data security planning easier. Here’s how: irs.gov/protectyourcli…
    A male soccer player heading a soccer ball. Text: Get ahead of your tax security with a Written Information Security Plan. IRS logo.
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    IRStaxsecurity
    @IRStaxsecurity
    Jul 8
    The #IRS reminds #TaxPros and business owners that they remain prime targets for identity thieves through spear-phishing scams and malware campaigns. Learn more: irs.gov/protectyourcli… #TaxSecurity
    Colorful pencil sharpeners shaped like fish. Text: Stay sharp to phishing schemes. IRS logo.
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    IRStaxsecurity
    @IRStaxsecurity
    Jul 7
    The #IRS encourages you to be on the lookout for bad advice promoted on social media including bogus form filing and falsely claiming certain IRS credits for a huge refund. Learn to identify these common scams:
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    Tax scams | Internal Revenue Service
    What to know and do about tax scams, IRS impersonators and identity theft.
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    IRStaxsecurity
    @IRStaxsecurity
    Jul 7
    #IRS and the Security Summit kick off this summer’s “Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself” campaign in a five-part series geared toward #TaxPros. Topics include creating a security plan, emerging scams and steps to take if a data breach occurs. ow.ly/3Ob350ZlfVc
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    IRStaxsecurity
    @IRStaxsecurity
    Jul 7
    This #MilitaryConsumerMonth, take steps to protect your tax and financial information. Visit the #IRS and stay mission-ready against tax-related scams. Learn more: irs.gov/alerts
    The silhouette of a military helicopter conducting a fast-rope operation as a service member descends below. Large white stencil-style text reads: “STAY MISSION READY AGAINST TAX SCAMS.” A camouflage-patterned band runs along the bottom of the graphic, with the IRS logo.
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