How Do You Report Suspected Tax Fraud Activity?
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… suspect or know of an individual or a business that is not complying with the tax laws on issues such as
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Use Form 3949-A, Information Referral CAUTION: Do NOT use Form 3949-A to report the issues below |
Print the form and mail to:
If you do not wish to use Form 3949-A, you may send a letter to the address above. Please include as much information as possible, such as these important points:
*Although you are not required to identify yourself, it is helpful to do so. Your identity will be kept confidential. |
…suspect someone stole your identity and used your SSN for employment purposes or could use your SSN to file a tax return |
Use Form 14039*
*Spanish version: Form 14039SP |
Complete the form online, print it and mail or fax to the appropriate office using the options listed on page 2 of the form. Include photocopies of at least one of the documents listed on the form to verify your identity. For additional information, refer to the Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft |
…suspect fraudulent activity or an abusive tax scheme by a tax return preparer or tax preparation company |
Use Form 14157**
**Form 14157-A (see below) may also be required |
You may complete the form online, print it and mail it to the IRS address on the form.
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…suspect a tax return preparer filed a return or altered your return without your consent and you are seeking a change to your account |
Use Form 14157 AND |
Send BOTH forms (Form 14157 and Form 14157-A) to the address shown in the Instructions for Form 14157-A. |
…suspect an abusive tax promotion or promoter |
Use Form 14242 |
The form can be mailed or faxed to the IRS address or fax number on the form. |
…suspect misconduct or wrongdoing by an exempt organization or employee plan |
Use Form 13909 |
Mail it to the address provided on the form. |
…have information and want to claim a reward |
Use Form 211 |
Mail it to the address in the Instructions for the form. |
…suspect you received or are aware of fraudulent IRS e-mails and websites |
Please let us know! See our Phishing web page. |