The IRS has long warned taxpayers of scams targeting them and their personal and financial data, particularly around tax season. The IRS reminds taxpayers to stay vigilant against all the schemes scammers come up with to try and steal their money, information and data, while also warning taxpayers to be smart about filing decisions they make.

The simplest mistakes you can make on your tax returns are some of the most common, according to a new IRS warning.

Direct File is a web-based service that allows taxpayers to submit simple returns directly with the government agency completely free of charge, eliminating t