A new web page on the IRS website allows taxpayers to confidentially report suspected tax fraud, scams, evasion, or other tax-related illegal activities.
The web page consolidates multiple fraud-reporting options into a single, centralized location, making it easier for taxpayers to report suspicious activity, the agency said on Feb. 26.
The fraud reporting hub can be found by selecting the new “Report Fraud” button on the IRS.gov homepage or at IRS.gov/SubmitATip.
The web page features four fraud categories, with descriptions from the IRS:
- Tax fraud or scam: Confidentially report suspected tax fraud, a scam, evasion, or law violation. You may qualify for a monetary award through the Whistleblower Office.
- Identity theft: If your Social Security number (SSN), individual tax identification number (ITIN), or employer identification number (EIN) was stolen, report it immediately.
- Fake IRS email or message: IRS and Treasury impersonators threaten or pressure for information or money. Report emails, texts, social media accounts, calls, and letters that claim to be from [the IRS or the Treasury Department].
- Tax return preparer: If a paid preparer filed a fraudulent return or without your consent or if they followed improper tax preparation practices, notify [the IRS].
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Each of the four options provides a link to report the illegal activity.
“Improvements to the IRS fraud reporting system make reporting suspected wrongdoing easier and simpler and will address historic challenges that had prevented the IRS from making maximum use of the referrals it receives,” IRS CEO Frank Bisignano said in a statement on Thursday. “By reporting suspected tax fraud or scams, taxpayers play an important role in uncovering fraud and supporting the integrity of the nation’s tax system.”
The new web page is only an initial improvement to the IRS’s fraud reporting process, the agency said. Over the longer term, the IRS plans to streamline fraud reporting by reducing forms, automating processes, and using modern case management software.
“Creating fewer work streams, simplifying how taxpayers submit referrals, and making processing of claims more efficient will improve how IRS uses referrals in years to come,” the agency said on Thursday.
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