What should you do if you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from the IRS?

Reporting a suspicious email claiming to be from the IRS is the appropriate action because it helps to protect yourself and others from potential fraud. The IRS will never initiate contact via email to solicit personal information, and such emails are often phishing attempts aimed at stealing sensitive information. When you report the email to the designated email or the appropriate authority, it allows them to investigate the matter further and take steps to prevent others from falling victim to similar scams.

Ignoring the email and deleting it means you lose the opportunity to help combat the issue, as authorities depend on reports to identify and trace fraudulent activities. Similarly, responding to the email could inadvertently confirm your email address to scammers, making you a target for further attempts. Printing out the email does not address the potential threat and does not provide a solution to the situation. Therefore, reporting the email is the most responsible and proactive approach to dealing with such situations.