What Do I Do if a Parent is Filing a False Tax return for My Child?
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In the case of fraud, the penalties can be significant.
If there is any underpayment of tax on your return due to fraud, a penalty of 75% of the underpayment due to fraud will be added to your tax.
Also, a person may be subject to criminal prosecution (brought to trial) for actions such as:
Tax evasion,
Willful failure to file a return, supply information, or pay any tax due,
Fraud and false statements, or
Preparing and filing a fraudulent return.
If you suspect or know of an individual or company that is not complying with the tax laws, you may report this activity by completing Form 3949-A. You may fill out Form 3949-A online, print it and mail it to:
Internal Revenue Service
Fresno, CA 93888
If you do not wish to use Form 3949-A, you may send a letter to the address above. Please include the following information, if available:
Name and address of the person you are reporting
The taxpayer identification number (social security number for an individual or employer identification number for a business)
A brief description of the alleged violation, including how you became aware of or obtained the information
The years involved
The estimated dollar amount of any unreported income
Your name, address and daytime telephone number
Although you are not required to identify yourself, it is helpful to do so. Your identity can be kept confidential.
Please see the information at the following links:
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=106778,00.html
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=202335,00.html
