Every year the IRS compiles and releases a list of tax scams that taxpayers may encounter throughout the year, called the “Dirty Dozen.” As income tax filing season is the peak time of the year that these scams occur, we encourage you to read the article and keep yourself informed.  http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Releases-the-“Dirty-Dozen”-Tax-Scams-for-2014;-Identity-Theft,-Phone-Scams-Lead-List.