
December 22, 2025

IRS increases oversight of ITIN processing centers, tightening compliance reviews for Form W-7, acceptance agents, and ITIN applications, which may lead to delays.

ITIN Acceptance Agent oversight grows as IRS and DOJ tighten rules, increasing compliance checks for ITIN applications and Form W-7 filings.

Consumer complaint data highlights rising tax fraud complaints, identity theft reports, and geographic clustering of scams across high-risk regions.

Hispanic taxpayers targeted by scams face rising IRS impersonation calls, identity theft, and fraud schemes. Learn key risks and protections.

SSN fraud accelerates as tax identity theft and fraudulent tax returns rise, prompting the IRS and DOJ to expand enforcement and protect taxpayers.

Illegal sale of Social Security numbers is fueling identity theft and tax refund fraud, prompting IRS warnings and stronger protections for taxpayers.