IRS Warns of Rising Tax Scams Fueled by AI and Workforce Cuts

Older Americans face heightened risks as scammers use advanced tactics to exploit vulnerabilities during the 2025 tax season.

Tax-related identity theft is surging, with scammers filing fraudulent returns using stolen personal information to claim refunds.
Older individuals are disproportionately targeted, with scammers impersonating IRS agents and using high-pressure tactics to demand untraceable payments.
The IRS highlights the importance of filing taxes early and using Identity Protection PINs (IP PINs) to reduce the risk of fraud.
Advanced AI technologies, such as deepfakes and hyper-realistic phishing messages, are making scams more convincing and harder to detect.
IRS workforce cuts are raising concerns about the agency's ability to respond effectively to the growing volume of tax-related scams.