Can you report someone to the IRS anonymously?

Report Fraud, Waste and Abuse to Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), if you want to report, confidentially, misconduct, waste, fraud, or abuse by an IRS employee or a Tax Professional, you can call 1-800-366-4484 (1-800-877-8339 for TTY/TDD users). You can remain anonymous.

Does the IRS take anonymous tips seriously?

The Internal Revenue Service has been willing to accept tips from informants for almost 150 years, but it got serious about it in 2006 with its Whistleblower Program. The program offers some additional incentives to those who are considering turning in a tax cheat.

Is there a reward for reporting someone to the IRS?

An award worth between 15 and 30 percent of the total proceeds that IRS collects could be paid, if the IRS moves ahead based on the information provided. Under the law, these awards will be paid when the amount identified by the whistleblower (including taxes, penalties and interest) is more than $2 million.

How do you turn someone in to the IRS?

All you need to do is call the Criminal Investigation Hotline in your area by dialing 1-800-829-1040. When you want to report someone or some organization, you will have to provide a substantial amount of information about them. That information includes the address, personal information, and more.

Does the IRS really investigate?

IRS special agents must follow strict procedures to initiate an investigation and recommend prosecution to the Department of Justice. These procedures include approval by several IRS officials to ensure investigations are based on factual evidence that tax fraud or another financial crime has occurred.

How long does an IRS investigation take?

Often a tax fraud investigation takes twelve to twenty-four months to complete, with 1,000 to 2,000 staff hours being devoted to the case.

Are IRS whistleblowers protected?

Federal law gives the whistleblower the right to an award of 15% to 30% of the amount the IRS recovers as a result of information the whistleblower provides to the agency. In order to qualify for the program, the total debt to the IRS must exceed $2 million, including interest and penalties.

How do I file a complaint against the IRS?

Call (800) 366-4484 to file a complaint with the IRS by phone. Mail a written complaint to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Hotline at P.O. Box 589, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044-0589.

How to report tax fraud anonymously?

How To Report Tax Fraud Anonymously. The IRS Whistleblower Claims must be submitted to the IRS Whistleblower Office under penalty of perjury. There is a special IRS Whistleblower Claim Form (Form 211) and an application for a whistleblower award that must be completed and filed with the Internal Revenue Service Whistleblower Office.

How do I file a complaint against the Treasury Department?

1. Complain with the Treasury Inspector General. Call (800) 366-4484 to file a complaint with the IRS by phone. Mail a written complaint to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Hotline at P.O. Box 589, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044-0589.