Watch out for the Dirty Dozen! No, not the Lee Marvin-led squad of misfits — we’re talking about the worst tax scams out there.

Every year, the IRS releases its “Dirty Dozen” list, which details twelve common tax scams that taxpayers may encounter during the year. Although people can fall victim to these schemes at any time, many of them peak during filing season as people prepare their returns (often in a hurry). Read more