The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to be wary of criminals soliciting donations and falsely posing as legitimate charities. When fake charities scam unsuspecting donors, the proceeds don’t go to those who need the help and those contributing to these fake charities can’t deduct their donations on their tax return.

The Internal Revenue Service today reminds tax-exempt organizations that operate on a calendar year basis that certain annual information and tax returns they file with the IRS are due on May 17, 2021