Difference between revisions of "Turn Someone in to the IRS"
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#*whether you consider the taxpayer dangerous | #*whether you consider the taxpayer dangerous | ||
#*information about yourself (optional) | #*information about yourself (optional) | ||
| − | #Choose whether to report anonymously. You have the option of not telling the IRS your name when you report fraudulent activity. However, if you do disclose your name, then the IRS will keep your name confidential.<ref name=" | + | #Choose whether to report anonymously. You have the option of not telling the IRS your name when you report fraudulent activity. However, if you do disclose your name, then the IRS will keep your name confidential.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*If you don’t give your name, then you can’t testify against the person should they be prosecuted. For that reason, you might want to give your name. | #*If you don’t give your name, then you can’t testify against the person should they be prosecuted. For that reason, you might want to give your name. | ||
#Submit the form. The form should tell you where to submit it. Generally, you can mail the form to the IRS. Alternately, you might fax the form. Remember to make a copy of your completed form for your records. | #Submit the form. The form should tell you where to submit it. Generally, you can mail the form to the IRS. Alternately, you might fax the form. Remember to make a copy of your completed form for your records. | ||
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#*your identifying information | #*your identifying information | ||
#*your signature under penalty of perjury | #*your signature under penalty of perjury | ||
| − | #Submit the form. Make a copy for your records and submit the form along with all supporting evidence to the IRS. Don’t withhold information or evidence, since doing so could be held against you. If you have a question about what to submit, call the Whistleblower’s office.<ref name=" | + | #Submit the form. Make a copy for your records and submit the form along with all supporting evidence to the IRS. Don’t withhold information or evidence, since doing so could be held against you. If you have a question about what to submit, call the Whistleblower’s office.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Mail to: Internal Revenue Service, Whistleblower Office—ICE, 1973 N. Rulon White Blvd., M/S 4110, Ogden, UT 84404. | #*Mail to: Internal Revenue Service, Whistleblower Office—ICE, 1973 N. Rulon White Blvd., M/S 4110, Ogden, UT 84404. | ||
#Await the IRS decision. Your information will be sent to a subject matter expert, who might contact you to ask questions. If the IRS doesn’t use the information, you’ll be sent a denial letter.<ref name="rf4" /> | #Await the IRS decision. Your information will be sent to a subject matter expert, who might contact you to ask questions. If the IRS doesn’t use the information, you’ll be sent a denial letter.<ref name="rf4" /> | ||
