Scammers often impersonate IRS agents during shutdowns since phone verification won't be possible. They may threaten arrest and demand payment via gift cards. The IRS never initiates unsolicited calls or accepts gift cards as payment
Taxpayer data becomes more vulnerable during a shutdown; with fewer cybersecurity staff on duty, the risk of a major data breach rises, putting taxpayer information at greater risk
Scammers often impersonate IRS agents during shutdowns since phone verification won't be possible. They may threaten arrest and demand payment via gift cards. The IRS never initiates unsolicited calls or accepts gift cards as payment
Taxpayer data becomes more vulnerable during a shutdown; with fewer cybersecurity staff on duty, the risk of a major data breach rises, putting taxpayer information at greater risk