8 Ways Montanans Can Avoid Becoming A Victim Of A Tax Scam

Tax season is officially here and for many, it's time to gather up documents, W-2s, and all of those fun receipts you got stored in a shoe box.

For some, it's a headache while for others who rely on automation services like TurboTax, it's all about getting it done to get that refund.

Tax Season = Scam Season

As we can all imagine, this time of year is a prime time for scammers to be on the prowl, looking for their next victim.

Recently, the IRS shared a reminder for people to pay close attention and watch their backs.

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"Identity thieves might use [your] information to try filing false tax returns and stealing refunds," the IRS said in their statement, "The IRS and Security Summit partners want taxpayers, tax professionals and businesses to keep a watchful eye out for the threats listed below."

These threats include social media scams, phishing/smishing (fake e-mails to take your info), scams targeting senior citizens, cyberattacks, and of course, various forms of identity theft.

Don't Worry! You Can Protect Yourself!

Thankfully, we have some tips and reminders for you to keep in mind as you navigate tax season. It might sound silly but with all of the AI craziness floating about and increasingly sophisticated phishing scams, you can't be too careful.

Here are some things to keep an eye out on this tax season.