Whether or Not to Report Tax Fraud: Frequently Asked Questions about the Federal False Claims Act

Must I pay to have a lawyer evaluate my report of IRS tax fraud?

No. The law firms Fineberg/Gresham and Crowley Norman LLP evaluate potential IRS tax fraud cases without charge. If you decide to retain us and we agree to represent you, we charge a contingency fee, meaning you pay us only if you receive a reward from the IRS. If there is no recovery, our clients will owe us nothing in legal fees, expenses and court costs.

What will it cost me to have the law firms Fineberg/Gresham and Crowley Norman LLP represent me?

The law firms Fineberg/Gresham and Crowley Norman LLP will charge a contingency fee if the case is successful. You have nothing to lose.  If there is no recovery, our clients will owe us nothing in legal fees, expenses and court costs. Our firms will pay whatever expenses are necessary to provide you with thorough and effective representation. These may include hiring experts, paying for any travel costs, document costs and litigation expenses. If you receive a reward, all reasonable expenses will be deducted from your reward.

Must I pay taxes on a reward for reporting IRS tax fraud?

All awards will be subject to current federal tax reporting and withholding requirements.

Can I get an award if I was involved in the tax fraud?

If the whistleblower planned and initiated the actions that led to the underpayment of tax, or the violation of the internal revenue laws, you may not be entitled to a reward or the reward may be reduced by the IRS.

If I inform on someone for income tax fraud, can my identity be protected?

You may use an assumed name when it is essential to protect your identity or when the government’s best interest will be served.  However, your true name and address must be recorded in a file handled in a confidential manner in the IRS Service Center Director’s office.

When filed, the claim for reward (on Form 211) must be signed, under the penalties of perjury, with your true name in order that payment may be made only to your legal name.

What if the IRS doesn't acknowledge my contribution to their winning the case?

If a reward from the IRS fails to recognize the whistleblower’s contribution, the whistleblower may appeal the reward amount to the U.S. Tax Court.

Seal of justice. The False Claims Act provides rewards for reporting income tax fraud.

A tax whistleblower can report tax fraud to the IRS: Tax cheats and income tax fraud may be rewarded under the federal False Claims Act.
 

Report Tax Fraud Online

If you have information about a person or corporation that committed tax fraud, you could be eligible for a reward of up to 30% of the amount of back taxes, penalties and interest collected by the IRS if you are the first to report the fraud. We have made it easy to report tax fraud online—or you can call us to discuss your case.

Please fill out the form below for an evaluation at no cost or obligation. To speak with a lawyer immediately, call (866) 231-0135. Completing this form or calling to discuss your information with a lawyer does not constitute a client/attorney relationship.

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Services are provided by one or more of the following law firms: Fineberg / Gresham, Dallas, Texas
(designated attorney Joel Fineberg) and Crowley Norman LLP, Houston, Texas (designated attorney Richard Norman).