
December 22, 2025

Dark web ITIN theft exposes taxpayers to identity fraud, fraudulent tax returns, and refund delays as stolen data circulates online.

Short-term AFR jumps to 3.82% for May 2026, raising costs for loans, estate planning, and IRS-applicable federal rate-based strategies.

The IRS Whistleblower Program saw a sharp increase in 2024 as more claims were filed. Learn how Form 211 works and how tax fraud reporting drives enforcement.

Form 14039 filings jump as tax identity theft spreads. Learn when to file an identity theft affidavit and how IRS delays affect refunds and cases.

IRS victim assistance for fraudulent filings explained, including Form 14039, identity theft steps, refund delays, and how taxpayers can protect returns.

Mail-based tax impersonation scams are rising as fake IRS letters and fraudulent notices target taxpayers, increasing identity theft and fraud risks in 2026.