Trust IRS-Verified Tax Updates Online

Social media can be a helpful way to keep up with tax news. It is quick, easy, and often where people first see updates.

But tax advice online is not always accurate.

With ongoing discussion around tax law changes, including the One Big Beautiful Bill, taxpayers may see more posts claiming to explain what has changed. Some may be helpful. Others may be misleading, incomplete, or flat-out wrong.

That is why the IRS reminds taxpayers to get information directly from verified IRS accounts and IRS.gov.

The IRS shares updates through several official social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. These accounts provide tax reminders, scam alerts, tax law updates, event announcements, videos, and other agency news.

The IRS also has a dedicated X account, @IRStaxsecurity, that shares information to help taxpayers spot common scams.

One important reminder: the IRS will not contact taxpayers on social media to ask for personal or financial information. If someone claiming to be the IRS sends a private message asking for sensitive details, treat it as suspicious.

Even though tax filing season has ended, misinformation has not. Viral “tax hacks” can create real problems for taxpayers, especially when they encourage people to claim credits they do not qualify for or file returns with false information.

Before acting on tax advice from social media, check the source. Follow verified IRS accounts, visit IRS.gov, and speak with a trusted tax professional when something doesn’t make sense.

A quick post should never replace sound tax guidance.