Beware of Tax Scams

The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to watch for misleading individuals trying to persuade them to file claims for tax credits and rebates. Many of these recent scams have been targeted in the South and Midwest.

For a list of items taxpayers should be wary of, go to http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=241789,00.html?portlet=6.