It could be a terrible year for tax fraud, as the IRS is playing catch up after the government shutdown.  It appears that scammers have plenty of opportunities to run rampant.

Please keep in mind:

• IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by telephone, email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. 
• IRS does not threaten taxpayers with lawsuits, imprisonment or any other enforcement action.