If you suspect someone of being involved in illegal activity, you have a right to report them to the IRS. This can be done through IRS Form 8865. There are instructions for filing this form, and you will also find the faxing address and mailing address. When filing the report, you will need to provide verifiable details and evidence of tax fraud. If you suspect that a person is committing tax fraud, you should not hesitate to report them to the IRS.<\/p>\n
The IRS receives information referrals about tax fraud from individuals and businesses. Typically, the IRS will send a referral to the criminal investigation division (CID), although very few of these cases are pursued. In most cases, an informant will simply disallow phony receipts if they are obvious, while others may submit evidence that supports their claim. The IRS will not pursue an informant unless the informant provides a detailed audit trail and demonstrates some sort of revenge for the fraud.<\/p>\n
The IRS can do research internally or externally to verify a referral. It can do internal research on the information provided by the informant, as well as review the taxpayer’s website. It can also perform external research, such as conducting a search warrant. If a referral is valid, the IRS can file charges against the non-filer. A taxpayer who believes that they have been a victim of fraud is often paid a reward.<\/p>\n
In exchange for revealing fraud, whistleblowers are rewarded with significant monetary compensation. SEC whistleblower awards come from the Investor Protection Fund. Whistleblower awards depend on how important the information was and the extent of assistance. Factors that decrease an award include culpability, delay in reporting and interference with internal reporting. The SEC will consider these factors when deciding how much to pay a whistleblower.<\/p>\n
Financial incentives are sometimes enough to encourage a whistleblower to speak out. Although some people may not be willing to come forward with information about fraud, financial awards are often praises by prosecutors. However, some commentators question whether reward laws encourage false reporting. Empirical evidence is lacking, but a study by the University of Chicago Booth School of Economics shows that financial awards to whistleblowers do not discourage fraud.<\/p>\n
The IRS is committed to protecting taxpayers’ civil rights. They do not discriminate based on a taxpayer’s national origin, language ability, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. You have the right to report discrimination if you believe that the IRS has violated your rights. When you suspect that a person is engaging in discriminatory behavior, you should contact the IRS’s Civil Rights Division and provide them with all relevant information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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