YOUR TAX IDENTITY IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR: THE IRS AND SECURITY SUMMIT LAUNCH 10TH ANNUAL NATIONAL TAX SECURITY AWARENESS WEEK
THE PRESS CENTER | BREAKING NEWS | IRS
DECEMBER 7 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in partnership with the Security Summit coalition, proudly announces the 10th Annual National Tax Security Awareness Week—a nationwide call to action reminding every taxpayer, business, and tax professional: your financial identity is powerful, valuable, and worth protecting.
🔒 What Is the Security Summit?
The Security Summit is a groundbreaking alliance of the IRS, state tax agencies, leading tax software companies, and the professional tax community. Together, this public-private partnership has built stronger defenses, raised awareness, and prevented billions of dollars from falling into the hands of fraudsters. Since its inception, millions of taxpayers have been shielded from identity theft.
💡 Why This Week Matters
With holiday shopping in full swing and tax season around the corner, criminals are working overtime to exploit distractions. IRS Commissioner Frank Bisignano emphasizes:
“We urge taxpayers and tax professionals to take extra steps to protect their financial and tax information. Identity thieves are ramping up efforts to trick people into sharing sensitive personal data, which they can use to file false tax returns and steal refunds.”
This week is not just about awareness—it’s about empowerment. Every individual has the tools to stand strong against scams.
⚔️ The Growing Threats
Despite stronger IRS systems, criminals are shifting tactics. They now target taxpayers directly, using:
Fake emails, texts, and impersonations of the IRS or charities.
Social media scams spreading false tax advice or “secret credits.”
Phishing and smishing attacks designed to steal money or compromise devices.
Senior-targeted scams that drain retirement accounts and create tax complications.
Business and professional attacks exploiting weak cybersecurity or missing Written Information Security Plans.
🛡️ Tools of Protection
The IRS and Summit partners are equipping taxpayers with powerful defenses:
Identity Theft Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC): A hub to detect and stop emerging scams.
Coalition Against Scam and Scheme Threats (CASST): A united front against misleading tax advice and fraud on social media.
Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN): A six-digit safeguard that locks your Social Security or ITIN against fraudulent returns. Available to all taxpayers, including those abroad.
🌟 The Call to Action
This week is more than a warning—it’s a rallying cry. Protecting your tax identity means protecting your future, your family, and your financial freedom.
Taxpayers: Stay alert, question suspicious messages, and secure your accounts.
Seniors: Guard your retirement savings—your wisdom deserves protection.
Businesses & Professionals: Lead by example with strong cybersecurity and compliance.
Everyone: Claim your IP PIN today and take control of your tax identity.
SOURCE CREDIT: IRS.GOV/NEWSROOM
