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TIGTA
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Internal Revenue Service
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What to Report to the OIG Hotline
Reports of waste, fraud, abuse, misconduct, or whistleblower reprisal relating to the programs and operations of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may be made to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration’s (TIGTA) Hotline. TIGTA has jurisdiction over protected disclosures and allegations of whistleblower retaliation involving IRS employees, contractors, and subcontractors.
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
Tax-related matters including alleged tax fraud or underreporting of taxes, unless an IRS employee is involved in the alleged wrongdoing.
Hotline Page
https://www.tigta.gov/reportcrime-misconduct
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://www.tigta.gov/whistleblower-protections

Minneapolis Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Tax Crimes

Minneapolis Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Tax Crimes
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Minneapolis Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Tax Crimes MINNEAPOLIS– A Minneapolis tax preparer has pleaded guilty to federal tax violations, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, Sue Yang, 48, of Circle Pines, operated a tax preparation business in Minneapolis,,,

Jury Convicts Leader of Worldwide Tax Return Scheme

Jury Convicts Leader of Worldwide Tax Return Scheme
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Jury Convicts Leader of Worldwide Tax Return Scheme MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - The leader of an international conspiracy to file false U.S. tax returns and obtain millions of dollars in refunds has been convicted in federal court in West Virginia. United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced,,,

Seven Chicago-Area Residents Charged With $16 Million COVID-Relief Fraud

Seven Chicago-Area Residents Charged With $16 Million COVID-Relief Fraud
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Seven Chicago-Area Residents Charged With $16 Million COVID-Relief Fraud CHICAGO – Seven Chicago-area residents have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining at least $16 million in small business loans and grants under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security,,,

Three Indicted for $1 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Three Indicted for $1 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud
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Three Indicted for $1 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A federal grand jury in Charlotte has indicted three individuals for conspiring to fraudulently obtain more than $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) through the Paycheck,,,

Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to $86 Million Magazine Fraud Scheme Targeting Elders

Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to $86 Million Magazine Fraud Scheme Targeting Elders
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Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to $86 Million Magazine Fraud Scheme Targeting Elders MINNEAPOLIS – A Florida woman has pleaded guilty to her role in a $300 million nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme that targeted elderly and vulnerable victims, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to,,,

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