Who Can File a Claim Reporting Tax Fraud

Any person with information about tax fraud can file a report. Former and current CEOs, CFOs and other corporate executives are uniquely privileged with information to report tax fraud and file for substantial IRS rewards under the new law (IRC § 7623). Whether you continue to be employed or have left the company, you can now do the right thing in reporting tax fraud.  IRS rewards may be in the millions or tens of millions of dollars, depending on the facts of the individual matter and the amount of back taxes, penalties and interest ultimately collected by the IRS.  However, timing does matter. Only the first person reporting specific tax fraud can be paid this reward.

Whistleblowers can be located anywhere in the world. The informants’ claims will be processed in the IRS area and the service center having jurisdiction of the returns of the taxpayer or in the area and service center to which the returns have been transferred for examination.

Claims filed by a corporation or partnership must be signed by an officer or employee who has the authority to legally bind the entity, and the most knowledgeable employee of the entity will be required to provide testimony in any judicial or administrative proceeding that may arise as a result of the information provided.

If the whistleblower came into possession of information relating to violations of the Internal Revenue laws while serving as an officer or employee of the Department of the Treasury, that person is ineligible for a reward under the law.

Good advice for whistleblowers

Talk to an attorney before reporting tax fraud to the IRS to ensure you comply with all of the technical requirements of the law.

Get a free consultation about your potential tax fraud case from an attorney with experience in developing complex litigation, working in conjunction with retained and highly experienced tax experts, by filling out the form on this page or by contacting our firms directly at (866) 231-0135.

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

Report tax fraud--whistleblowers may be eligible to receive IRS rewards for reporting tax fraud.
 

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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