Report Someone to the IRS Anonymously with DoNotPay

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Tax fraud is one crime that has become prevalent in many countries/states. The misdeed occurs more often than you can imagine. According to an IRS report released in 2019, the net tax gap was estimated at $381 billion. Many nationalities regard tax fraud as a trivial offense and commit it frequently. The amount you evade may seem too little to affect your state/country, but before you know it, you owe the government a considerable amount.

If you are a responsible citizen, you should report such mischief to the IRS immediately you notice it. However, you may wonder . Do not worry; DoNotPay has your back. Reporting tax fraud can be an intimidating process; that is why DoNotPay steps in with our new tax fraud product that gives you a fast, easy and convenient way to handle the process.

What Exactly is Tax Fraud?

Tax fraud is an act where an individual or business entity willfully and intentionally provides false information on a tax return to minimize the liability or avoid paying the tax obligation altogether.

The tax fraud qualifiers that investigators look into include:

  • False exemptions or deductions
  • Kickbacks
  • A false or altered document
  • Failure to pay tax
  • Unreported income
  • Organized crime
  • Failure to withhold
  • Failure to follow the tax laws

Why Is It Important To Report Tax Fraud?

Always consider it your obligation to report tax fraud if you're a responsible citizen. Some of the reasons to report someone for not paying tax include:

  • Reporting tax fraud can be lucrative for the reporter as they may get compensation/reward from the IRD.
  • Tax fraud incapacitates any government's allocations to critical areas like schools, compensation of elderly citizens, and hospitals, among others.
  • Tax fraud cripples the global economy by lowering the trading abilities of individual nations.

How to Report Someone to the IRS on Your Own

The IRS provides two ways to process tax fraud ー by filling in and submitting form 3949-A or writing a letter to the IRS. However, if you don't want to fill in the form to report someone to the IRS, the letter you send should indicate as much information as possible. Ensure the following details appear in the letter:

  1. The name of the person or business entity you're reporting
  2. The person's Social Security number or the business' employer identification number
  3. Descriptive information about the tax fraud you're reporting and how you learned about the crime
  4. Any unreported income's estimated cash amount
  5. Duration of the suspected tax fraud
  6. Your name, address, and telephone number. (You are not required to identify yourself, but this information is helpful to IRS investigators)

Next Steps to Report Someone to the IRS if You Can’t Do It on Your Own

In a case where you can't on your own, you can find someone to do it on your behalf. Government agencies provide consumer protection divisions mandated to help you with the reporting process.

If you aren't sure how to go about this, you can visit the IRS Identity Theft Resource Center to find help. You can also call 1-800-366-4484 (1-800-877-8339 for TTY/TDD users), and you'll remain anonymous.

The process can be long and exhausting when you choose to do it on your own. However, DoNotPay has your back. Its new tax fraud product allows you to report someone to IRS for not paying taxes with one tap of a button.

How Can You Report Someone for Lying About Their Taxes With the Help of DoNotPay

If you want to report tax fraud but don't know where to start, DoNotPay has you covered. Create your own cancellation letter in 5 easy steps:

  1. Open the DoNotPay Report Tax Fraud product.
  2. Enter the business you would like to report for tax fraud.
  3. Provide the details of suspicious activity and as much evidence as you can provide.
  4. Confirm your contact information.
  5. DoNotPay will automatically generate the official report and send it on your behalf. The IRS will contact you regarding cash rewards once the case is investigated.

Why Use DoNotPay to Report Someone to the IRS

DoNotPay is the best solution for your needs for the following reasons:

FastIt won't take you long to submit your report to the IRS.
EasyWith DoNotPay, you don't have to put much effort into filling forms for the report. All you need is to follow the given five simple steps to solve your problem.
SuccessfulYou can rest assured knowing we'll make the best case for you.

DoNotPay Works Across All Companies/Entities/Groups With the Click of a Button

Many companies and entities, including government agencies, work with DoNotPay to solve various problems. Besides tax fraud, DoNotPay handles situations regarding the following:

Find more details on the DoNotPay page.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What happens when you report someone to the IRS?
  2. Can you anonymously report someone for tax evasion?
  3. Where do you report fraud to IRS?
  4. What happens if you report someone for tax evasion?
  5. How to report someone for a tax audit?
  6. Where can you report if a person that you know is filing a tax fraud?

What Else Can DoNotPay Do?

It's prudent to report tax fraud to the IRS if you have any information. DoNotPay is the right channel to do so. Our new tax fraud product allows you to disclose any company or entity with suspected tax fraud smoothly. If you know about any fraudulent information such as:

Do not hesitate. Report it immediately using DoNotPay.

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