One of the many scams currently targeting taxpayers is fake online tax deduction calculators. These digital tools are intended to steal personal information and money from unsuspecting users. They’re often accompanied by false promises about new or expanded tax credits and deductions available under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The IRS says you should use calculators only on sites that end in .gov (such as irs.gov) or of well-known tax software companies. Also, be wary of any calculator that guarantees its result. Legitimate calculators can only produce estimates. And, as always, be suspicious of claims that seem “too good to be true,” such as unusually large tax savings.
