Avoid tax prep schemes, fake rebate promises, and IRS impersonators when filing in 2026 Tax season is stressful enough without the added worry of scams. Unfortunately, this time of year also brings a surge in IRS impersonation schemes, and a new change in how tax refunds are issued could make it eve

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