Scammers are continually finding new and creative ways to pull tax scams. From AI voice impersonations and phishing texts to bad tax advice on social media, the IRS’s annual "Dirty Dozen" list highlights the top scams and schemes to avoid. Learn how to spot and stop tax scams and protect your identity.

Tax season means an inbox and mailbox full of forms. Knowing which ones to expect can make all the difference between smooth filing and a last-minute scramble. In this post, we break down the most common tax documents by life situation so you can build a complete tax prep checklist and know exactly when you're ready to file.