About this episode

Jason Cutitta discusses the IRS 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams for 2026 and offers practical advice to protect against them.

In this episode of The Hawaii Retirement Show, Jason breaks down the IRS “Dirty Dozen” tax scams and the common tactics scammers use to create urgency, fear, and confusion. From phishing emails and AI-driven phone calls to fake charities and misleading social media tax advice, he explains how these schemes can lead to costly mistakes, audits, and penalties. He closes with simple, practical steps to protect yourself, emphasizing the importance of slowing down, verifying information through IRS.gov, and working with a trusted professional when something doesn’t feel right. IRS News Release: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/dirty-dozen-tax-scams-for-2026-irs-reminds-taxpayers-to-watch-out-for-dangerous-threats Website: https://www.hiretirementshow.com Email Us: aloha@hiretirementshow.com

People in this episode

Host: Jason Cutitta

Topics covered

• tax scams
• IRS
• financial advice
• scam prevention
• tax season
• phishing

Keywords

• tax scams
• IRS
• phishing
• financial advice
• scam prevention
• fake charities
• social media tax advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IRS, IRS.gov

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