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Get a text about a $1,400 IRS stimulus check? Don’t click the link, BBB says

If you get a text message claiming that you will receive a $1,400 check from the IRS, don’t click any links. The Better Business Bureau warns that it’s a scam.

ABC15 Arizona · 22m

Taxpayers warned about fake $1,400 IRS stimulus check text scam

American taxpayers are being warned about a new text scam where IRS imposters are claiming individuals are eligible for $1,400 stimulus checks.

Yahoo · 7h

Scammers are targeting taxpayers with this IRS text: Here’s what you need to know

If you receive a text message claiming that you will receive a $1,400 check from the IRS, don’t click any links. The Better Business Bureau warns that it’s a scam.

CBS Chicago on MSN · 1d

New IRS scam text offers false claim of stimulus check

It comes as a text message claiming eligibility for a $1,400 stimulus check. It also provides a fake link mimicking the IRS asking for personal information.

BallerAlert on MSN · 1d

IRS Warns of $1,400 Stimulus Check Text Message Scam—Here’s What You Need to Know

If you receive a text claiming you’re eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check, do not click on any links—it’s a scam. The IRS does not send text messages about stimulus […] The post IRS Warns of $1,400 Stimulus Check Text Message Scam—Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on Baller Alert.

IRS to layoff staffers amid 2025 tax season

Yahoo · 1h

Could IRS layoffs affect your tax return?

DC News Now on MSN · 1d

IRS to layoff staffers amid 2025 tax season as soon as this week

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will lay off thousands of probationary employees in the midst of tax filing season as soon as this week. It’s unclear how many workers will be let go. Probationary employees are typically new in their positions.

MLive · 1d

IRS set to lay off thousands of workers during tax season, how will this impact tax refunds?

The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could happen as soon as this week. This comes as the Trump administration intensified sweeping efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce,

DOGE Staff Will Access IRS Data on 'Programmatic Level'

The Washington Post · 6h

Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data, raising alarm at IRS

The unusual request could put sensitive data about millions of American taxpayers in the hands of Trump political appointees.

Inc · 7h

Elon Musk’s DOGE Just Asked the IRS for Taxpayer Data

The Department of Government Efficiency could soon have access to millions of bank records and other sensitive information.

Newsweek on MSN · 21h

Stephen Miller: DOGE Staff Will Access IRS Data on 'Programmatic Level'

Democratic lawmakers are fighting DOGE's plans to access IRS data over fears it could be used to politically target Americans.

Pete Hegseth, Biden and IRS

Hosted on MSN · 21h

Hegseth says Biden’s IRS targeted him for a ‘sham’ audit

The defense secretary posted an undated IRS notice on social media. He offered no evidence that it was politically motivated.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 6h

Pete Hegseth accuses Biden IRS of rushing through last-minute audit of him

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth posted a photo of what appeared to show the IRS telling him that he and his wife, Jennifer Rauchet, owed the IRS more than $33,500.

USA TODAY on MSN · 6h

Pete Hegseth accuses Biden, IRS of politically motivated move to rush his tax audit

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth posted a picture to X of what appears to be a tax notice showing he owes more than $33,000 in taxes.

CNET on MSN12h

File Your Tax Return for Free: How the IRS Free File Program Really Works

With the 2025 tax season underway, the IRS' Free File could be just what you need to get your taxes done early and for $0.

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IRS Scam Text Message: How to Avoid 'Smishing'

"Smishing" is a scam method that uses text messages to trick people into giving away sensitive information that could lead to ...

KSHB Kansas City12m

Kansas City IRS union president: ‘Employees will be removed’ Wednesday

The president of a union representing workers at Kansas City’s Internal Revenue Service Center posted a Facebook video ...

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The IRS Could Take a Cut of Your Social Security Benefits if Your Income Exceeds Certain Thresholds

You can also request that the IRS withhold money for taxes from your Social Security checks up front. This would save you the ...

2hon MSN

File taxes early in 2025. IRS staffing cuts may mean refund delays and long waits

Trump's attempt to downsize the federal government could hit the IRS next. CPAs warn Americans to file early to avoid refund ...

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What is one-time forgiveness from the IRS?

The IRS has solutions for those struggling with their tax debt, including one-time forgiveness. Here's what it is.

12hon MSN

Trump Vowed to Clean Up Washington, Then His Team Hired a Man Who Pushed a Scam the IRS Called the “Worst of the Worst”

Peter Elkind ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as ...

KDKA-AM Radio Pittsburgh on MSN8h

New scam to be aware of during tax season

The agency is warning of a new text scam during tax season. Officials say scammers have posed as the IRS in text messages ...

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Scammers are targeting taxpayers with this IRS text

IRS to layoff staffers amid 2025 tax season

DOGE Staff Will Access IRS Data on 'Programmatic Level'

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