As the filing date draws nearer, the IRS has announced its annual list of tax scams, commonly known as the "Dirty Dozen." The list is intended to remind taxpayers to use caution to protect themselves from a wide range of popular schemes including preparer fraud and identity theft. The 2014 Dirty Dozen tax scams are: • Identity theft • Pervasive telephone scams • Phishing • False promises of "free money" from inflated refunds • Return preparer fraud • Hiding income ...
