National Tax Executive Office Scam

Red Flags

• False Agencies: Scammers impersonate the IRS, Treasury Department, or made-up entities like the "Tax Resolution Oversight Department" or "National Tax Executive Office".
• Urgent Threats: They often threaten immediate arrest, lawsuits, or license revocation if payment is not made immediately.
• Unusual Payment Methods: Scammers demand payment via gift cards, wire transfers, prepaid debit cards, or cryptocurrency.
• Phishing Links: Messages may contain links that lead to fake, official-looking websites designed to steal personal or financial information.
• AI-Enabled Voice/Text: In 2026, scammers are using AI to mimic real agents and craft convincing messages.

Protect Yourself

• The IRS does not initiate contact via email, text, or social media to ask for personal or financial information.
• Do not click on links in unexpected texts or emails.
• Hang up immediately if a caller demands immediate payment or uses threats.
• Verify the contact by calling the IRS directly at 800-829-1040 if you think you might owe taxes.
• Report the scam to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 1-800-366-4484 or via their website.
• Report phishing attempts to phishing@irs.gov.

2026 "Dirty Dozen" Tax Scams

The IRS has highlighted several key scams for 2026, including:

• IRS Impersonation: Fake emails, texts, and calls.
• "Zero Tax" Programs: Phony promises to wipe out tax debt.
• Social Media Scams: Misleading advice and fake forms.
• Offer in Compromise (OIC) Mills: Promoters charging high fees for services that taxpayers can often do themselves.
• Fraudulent Form 2439: Falsified claims related to undistributed long-term capital gains.