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IRS Whistleblower Actions

 

The IRS Whistleblower Program was established by the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, and processes claims submitted by individuals who uncover tax irregularities in their personal lives or places of employment.  Individuals are awarded between 15% -30% of the proceeds that the Internal Revenue Service collects, if the Internal Revenue Service moves forward on a lead based in the information that is provided by the informant.   Under the law, these awards will be paid when the amount identified by the whistleblower (including taxes, penalties and interest) amounts to more than $2 million. If the reported taxpayer is an individual, they must have at least $200,000 in gross income for the informant to be eligible.  Informants are also eligible for monetary awards of up to 15% of the proceeds collected by the IRS when the amount identified by the informant amounts to less than $2 million.  

Many individuals become nervous when it comes to the Internal Revenue Service and may be reluctant to come forward.  The attorneys at Thorn Law Group are experienced at working with the IRS, and in representing individuals before the IRS’s Whistleblower Office. 

If you believe you have information concerning an individual or a company that has made mistakes or committed fraudulent acts with respect to their federal tax obligations, and, consequently, has underpaid their taxes, the attorneys at Thorn Law Group can help.

For an update on the latest Whistleblower Program news, click here.