IRS Makes Progress on ID Theft Cases While Scam Alerts Rise

The IRS is making progress in reducing delays for tax-related identity theft victims, with processing times improving from a peak of 676 days in FY 2024 to an average of 506 days in FY 2025, according to National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins. A targeted effort has further cut wait times to approximately 100 days for a subset of cases involving potential refunds. While Collins acknowledges this as a step in the right direction, she notes that delays remain significant and need further improvement. At the same time, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration has issued a warning about a new wave of scams targeting taxpayers. Fraudsters are impersonating the IRS through text messages, tricking recipients into providing personal information by falsely claiming they need to verify details to receive Economic Impact Payments. The IRS stresses that these payments are issued automatically and warns taxpayers not to respond to suspicious messages.

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