01/01/2026
Have you received a letter from the IRS or Department of state revenue⁉️
Here’s how to tell if they are a scam👇
EMAIL
- Has a generic greeting “Dear Customer”
-Has a weird timestamp (2am, 12am 10pm)
-Has been sent to multiple recipients (other emails receiving this email)
-Has urgent context (click now, pay now etc.)
-Has typos, weird formatting , no contact phone number etc.
LETTERS 📄
-The amount owed is outrageous
-No contact number
The best way to be sure if you owe money👇
✅Create an IRS account - this account tells you if and when the IRS contacted you via mail and what that letter said
✅Call your state department of revenue and ask if you have any letters received on file and if you have an outstanding balance.
Be safe this year and file with for financial education built into every service🙌🏽