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IRS Warning: The 2026 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams

As we approach the end of another tax season, it’s a good time to review the list of “Dirty Dozen” tax schemes published by the Internal Revenue Service for the year. Many of these schemes peak during tax time and involve fraudsters looking for ways to steal taxpayers’ money, personal information, and data. Attorneys can help their clients by alerting them to these scams and providing advice on how to avoid them. Continue reading to learn more.

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Erica Johnson is a Partner in the law firm of Mitchell & Faix. She is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the State of Colorado and the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.Erica received her B.S. in Broadcasting Management from Northern Arizona University in 1989...Read More
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  • That Would Never Happen: The Most Dangerous Words in Estate Planning - April 23, 2026
  • IRS Warning: The 2026 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams - April 16, 2026
  • When Estate Planning Fails: Family Infighting and the $10 Billion Lakers Sale - March 12, 2026

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As of January 1, 2026 the Ambler Keenan Mitchell Johnson has been renamed Mitchell & Faix. For any questions or concerns regarding Erica Johnson’s retirement, please watch her announcement video or watch the recordings of our Making the Transition Zoom webinar on our Videos page.