As returns are sent off, criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal money.

The 68-year-old Emmy-winning actor and director was indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, the ...

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The 2026 tax filing season—for 2025 returns—begins on Jan. 26, which means scammers are ramping up efforts to steal taxpayers' information and money.