Every year, the IRS issues a list of "dirty dozen" tax scams to watch out for. The updated list for 2010 includes the following: 

*Tax return fraud by unscrupulous preparers  

*Phishing that tricks you into revealing personal information online 

*False or misleading forms filed to claim unsubstantiated tax refunds 

*Efforts to improperly shield trust assets from tax 

*Abuses in retirement plan arrangements and IRAs 

You can see the entire list of dirty dozen tax scams by visiting the IRS Web site.

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