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Whistleblower Alert: The IRS is seeking information from the public regarding the misuse, diversion or fraudulent use of federal funds and grants by tax-exempt organizations, individuals, and businesses. Your information may help protect taxpayer dollars and ensure that federal funds are used for their intended purpose.
Under the IRS Whistleblower Program, you may be eligible for a monetary award if we use your information.
What you can report
- False statements or misrepresentations in grant applications.
- Misuse of federal funds and grants including the diversion of funds for personal use.
- Self-dealing or undisclosed conflicts of interest.
- Improper payments to insiders, officers, or related parties.
- Failure to perform required services or deliver promised outcomes.
- Falsified reporting to federal agencies.
- Misclassification of activities to maintain tax-exempt status.
- Any other tax-exempt organization misconduct such as tax fraud, money laundering, or operating for non-exempt purposes.
- Other criminal or suspicious behavior.
Report to us
If you have specific, credible and timely information about suspected fraud or misconduct, report it to us.
Simple questions guide you to the correct form to submit your information.
Make sure your information is specific, credible, and identifies the person or entity engaged in misconduct.
You can remain anonymous, but if you wish to be considered for a monetary award you must identify yourself when you file your claim for an award.
About the Whistleblower Office
The IRS Whistleblower Office promotes fairness in our tax system by rewarding whistleblowers with up to 30% of the proceeds collected based on the whistleblower’s information.
About Whistleblower Alerts
Whistleblower Alerts inform the public about high-risk areas of noncompliance and other key concerns. The Whistleblower Office encourages informed people to share credible, timely information.
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