On September 18, 2026, the IRS warned about promoters selling purported Tribal Tax Credits that do not exist under federal law. IRS Announcement IR-2026-112
Recognize Pressure And Promises
Warning signs include offers to buy credits cheaply, claims of limited availability and pressure to act before you can review the authority. Unverifiable government agreements or legal opinions require caution.
Check The Actual Authority
A claimed credit needs support in applicable tax law. A promoter’s description, marketing material or previously accepted return does not establish that a credit is valid.
Pause Before Signing Or Paying
Keep the proposed documents and ask for an independent review. Do not provide sensitive information or make a payment simply because an offer promises a larger refund.
Review A Claim Already Made
If an offer may have affected a filed return, gather the records and discuss whether correction is needed. Read our amended-return guide as a starting point.
IRS announcement: September 18, 2026. Fiscora review: October 13, 2026. See the official announcement for reporting options.