Beware of IRS imposters. An IRS agent will not call, text, email, or contact you on social media out of the blue.

The six-digit number is known only by the taxpayer and the IRS and keeps thieves from filing a return using that person’s Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number.

As a reminder, tax season is also tax scam season for savvy criminals. As you prepare to file your tax return, here are some things to know to reduce ...