How to Report Tax Fraud to IRS

Report tax fraud to the IRS.

There are many people who cheat on their federal taxes each year. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has special investigators to help examine these cases, but some tax fraud goes undetected. To help the IRS track down those involved in tax fraud, you can submit information to it. To be the most helpful to the IRS, you should try to find out information, such as birth date, spouse's name and address, about the person or business.

Instructions

1. Download and print the "Information Referral" form (3949 A).

2. Complete the form. You must include the taxpayer's name or business name, address, Social Security number or Employer Identification Number (EIN), occupation or principal business activity, date of birth, name of spouse, what the alleged violation is, whether or not the violations are on record (such as in an accounting legend), the banks or other financial institutions used by the suspected violator, and whether or not you think the violator is dangerous. You also must enter in your name and contact information. You do not have to answer every question--answer as many questions as you can to the best of your knowledge.

3. Send the completed form to:

   Internal Revenue Service
   Fresno, CA 93888

   Once the IRS receives the information, it is up to the agency as to whether to investigate the information. You might not receive acknowledgment of this information referral. The IRS may or may not contact you about the information that you submitted.

References

• IRS: How do you report suspected tax fraud activity?

Resources

• IRS: Report Tax Fraud