Use Form 3949-A, Information Referral PDF if you suspect an individual or a business is not complying with the tax laws. Don’t use this form if you want to report a tax preparer or an abusive tax scheme. We will keep your identity confidential when you file a tax fraud report.

Is Accidental tax fraud illegal?

In the United States, taxpayers are bound by a legal duty to file a tax return voluntarily and to pay the correct amount of income, employment, sales, and excise taxes. Failure to do so by falsifying or withholding information is against the law and constitutes tax fraud.

What happens if you commit tax fraud?

An individual who commits tax fraud can be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to up to three years in prison. You might also be assessed a penalty of 75% of the amount you failed to pay due to fraud. The penalty for tax evasion is even steeper — up to $100,000 in fines and/or up to five years in prison.

What to do if you get a phishing text message from HMRC?

Do not reply if you get a text message claiming to be from HMRC offering you a tax refund in exchange for personal or financial details. Do not open any links in the message. Send any phishing text messages to 60599 (network charges apply) or email [email protected] then delete it. An example of a phishing text message is below:

How to report suspicious phone calls to HMRC?

Report suspicious phone calls, emails or texts to HMRC. Even if you get the same or similar scam contacts often, report them. Do not open attachments or click any links in an email or text message, as they may contain malicious software or direct you to a misleading website.

Can you send a tax refund by email?

HMRC will never send notifications by email about tax rebates or refunds. Fraudsters may spoof a genuine email address or change the ‘display name’ to make it appear genuine. If you are unsure, forward it to us and then delete it. An example of a HMRC related phishing email scam is below: