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Submit a tip to the IRS

If you know about tax fraud, scams, illegal activity, had your tax information stolen, or have other similar information, report it to us. 

 

Tax fraud or scam

Confidentially report suspected tax fraud, scams, abusive schemes, evasion, or law violations. You may qualify for a monetary award through the Whistleblower Office.

Report tax fraud or a scam

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 us.

Report a fake IRS message or call

Identity theft

Report if you or your organization are the victim of tax-related ID theft. Report theft of tax identification numbers or data breaches of tax-related information. Learn what to do if you received an ID theft letter from the IRS.

Get identity theft help

Tax return preparer

Report paid tax return preparers filing fraudulent returns or not following proper tax preparation practices. Tax preparers can also self-report data breaches, return count mismatches, PTIN, or other issues.

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