IRS

Taxpayers found to be committing fraud may be subject to penalties including payment of taxes owed plus interest, fines and jail time.

Taxpayers are encouraged not to engage potential scammers online or on the phone.

The administration had announced earlier in the week that it would delay the payments.

Cheyenne's first female mayor is functioning in the red when it comes to paying her taxes.

Nancy Pelosi said the House would begin passing individual bills this week that would reopen federal agencies, starting with the Treasury Department to ensure Americans receive their tax refunds .

Some of the calls spoof the IRS toll-free number to appear to be legitimate.

Some of the scams are well executed and sound very realistic.

If they pressure you about giving up personal information — like your credit card or Social Security number — it’s likely a scam.

Con artists have been working to improve a classic phone scam.

Sarvey says the U.S. Internal Revenue Service initially sought a $60,000 fine.