I know someone who is going to cheat on their taxes and lie about a claim that will get them money that they don't deserve. This person is a liar and a thief who constantly does things like this and it really makes me mad! Can I do anything about this? Thanks!
2007-03-19 04:58:27 · 20 answers · asked by sweet_and_fabulous_female 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
I don't want any kind of reward for this. the person told me what they planned to do and I am not out for any reward. I just want them to get what they deserve!
2007-03-21 15:20:31 · update #1
You can call the IRS and report it. Or you can just sit back and hope that they get caught. The IRS is getting better and better at catching tax cheats.
2007-03-19 12:24:48 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should stay out of it. At some point, it will come back on this person, but you won't have to be looking over your shoulder to make sure your snitching doesn't come back on you.
Besides, it would be different it they were cheating an individual or a charitable organization. Since it's taxes, and since government is the biggest thief around, taking our money and then just wasting it on so many things like our hard earned money doesn't count for anything, I wouldn't go out of my way to help those jerks. And if it's big business, well, did you buy gas lately, pay your utilities, etc., etc.? Again, this is just another class of thieves who are happy to keep all the money at the top and squeeze the little guy until nothing's left.
Good luck on your decision.
2007-03-19 05:16:11 · answer #2 · answered by inquisitor-one 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If this is a friend, and judging by your question, it is not, then report what they are doing. As said, it is illegal, and the sooner the IRA finds out, the sooner they will be caught.
The longer it goes, the person you know could lose everything, because the IRS does catch up on all tax no matter how much years ago, and in 10 years from now, would you really want to see the person file bankrupcy because of hat they have done? It would make you guilty, and reporting it to the IRS allows annonymity, but if your friend ever finds out now, you will know that it is betwer to be caught now than see this person in gaol for a long time.
You will be doing this person a favour by letting them now, and though it will lead to disagreements, tax fraud is a criminal offence.
2007-03-19 05:04:47 · answer #3 · answered by Lief Tanner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can one of two things. You can call the Criminal Investigation Department of the IRS at 1-800-829-0433 and report him/her. There is also a form you can download from the IRS website called a 3949A (Information Referral). The form is used to report illegal activity to the IRS. Heck, if you wanted to, you could do both. Ain't going to hurt!
2007-03-19 05:12:46 · answer #4 · answered by Fool in the Rain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure is cheating or a loop holes?
THere are so many ways to do taxes and I doubt they would do it without back up information.
I think the whole IRS thing is a big lie and a bg rip off. Unless truely know what to deduct, you get ripped off.
2007-03-23 20:10:28 · answer #5 · answered by It's about the Spirit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to www.irs.gov I think the irs is starting a program for this situation. If you turn them in, you may get a part of the extra money!
2007-03-19 06:13:34 · answer #6 · answered by Lee t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The IRS is having a rewards program for people who "out" cheaters.
They would keep it confidential , investigate and if you are correct . . . you get a reward .
http://www.irs.gov/compliance/enforcement/article/0,,id=106778,00.html
2007-03-19 05:06:53 · answer #7 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tip off the IRS. It's not fair for them to get a healthy return when the rest of us have to work for them.
2007-03-19 05:08:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a link on the IRS site that talks about what to do if you suspect someone is committing tax fraud:
http://www.irs.gov/compliance/enforcement/article/0,,id=106778,00.html
Yes you can do something about it, and you most definitely should!
2007-03-20 11:59:10 · answer #9 · answered by MarineMom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, I'd stay away from this person since they are a negative influence.
Second, I'd be cautious about what I do. This person could harm you, or the IRS could investigate you as well.
Third, if you know about the person's plans, so do lots of other people. Eventually (s)he will be caught.
2007-03-19 05:40:27 · answer #10 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋