A trio of Democrats on Capitol Hill think that the IRS requirements for identity verification in the Direct File program “created serious access barriers” to filing taxes using the service. Sens.

The FBI has issued a warning about a surge in tax-related identity theft, with criminals stealing taxpayer identities to file fraudulent returns and claim refunds. While tax fraud is certainly nothing ...

The Internal Revenue Service building is seen late in the evening on May 18, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images) The IRS is making progress in moving its use of Login.gov ...

For the first time, AI-generated fraud schemes dominate the IRS’s annual warning list – and taxpayers with unresolved debt are the most vulnerable targets. IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / ...

The identity validation service, ID.me, is the only option for taxpayers looking to access the more sensitive online services offered by the IRS. The IRS isn’t doing quality control checks on the ...

For the first time, AI-generated fraud schemes dominate the IRS's annual warning list - and taxpayers with unresolved debt are the most vulnerable targets. IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / ...