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IRS Whistleblower Statistics

IRS Whistleblower Statistics

IRS releases whistleblower statistical information The IRS publishes various statistics about the IRS Whistleblower Program, including the total amount of claims filed and the total amount of money awarded.  Below is a partial summary of its findings:

Length of Time to Process Case and Pay Reward

In the last three years, the IRS has taken approximately seven years to process the claims and pay the rewards for each claim.

Reasons that Claims were Denied

For tax year 2017, the biggest reason that the IRS rejected a claim was because the allegations were not specific enough.  The IRS closed 57% of its cases for this reason.  The IRS closed 11% because the amount collected was less than $2,000,000.  In addition, the IRS closed 10% of its claims because it was already investigating the claimant.

Awards Paid

In 2015, the IRS received 204 claims  and issued 99 rewards.  For 2016, the IRS received 761 claims and issued 418 rewards.  In 2017, the IRS received 367 claims and paid 242 rewards.  The IRS collected $501,317,481 in 2015 and paid $103,486,236 in rewards.  In 2016, the IRS collected 368,907,298 and paid $61,390,910 in rewards.  In 2017, the IRS collected $190,583.750 and paid $33,979,873 in rewards. Since the program's inception in 2007, the Whistleblower Office has collected $3,609,932,724 and has paid $499,174,673 in rewards. As noted in the published IRS Whistleblower statistics, the chief reason that the IRS denied a claim was because the claimant did not provide sufficient information to support the claim.  Hire an experienced tax attorney to submit the claim on your behalf. The Rothrock Law Firm holds more than 50 years of combined experienced.  All of our attorneys have been licensed for more than 20 years.

Contact an Experienced Tax Attorney Today

If you wish to file an IRS Whistleblower claim, speak to an experienced tax attorney today. Radha Rothrock is a tax attorney in Cape Coral, Florida.  She has practiced law since 1995.  She holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver.  Mrs. Rothrock is admitted to practice law in all courts in Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and before all Tax Courts in the United States.  Carl Rothrock has been licensed to practice law since 1989 and is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court in all 50 states. Call today for your free consultation at (239) 206-1948. Read the full article

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IRS Whistleblower Statistics

IRS Whistleblower Statistics

IRS releases whistleblower statistical information The IRS publishes various statistics about the IRS Whistleblower Program, including the total amount of claims filed and the total amount of money awarded.  Below is a partial summary of its findings:

Length of Time to Process Case and Pay Reward

In the last three years, the IRS has taken approximately seven years to process the claims and pay the rewards for each claim.

Reasons that Claims were Denied

For tax year 2017, the biggest reason that the IRS rejected a claim was because the allegations were not specific enough.  The IRS closed 57% of its cases for this reason.  The IRS closed 11% because the amount collected was less than $2,000,000.  In addition, the IRS closed 10% of its claims because it was already investigating the claimant.

Awards Paid

In 2015, the IRS received 204 claims  and issued 99 rewards.  For 2016, the IRS received 761 claims and issued 418 rewards.  In 2017, the IRS received 367 claims and paid 242 rewards.  The IRS collected $501,317,481 in 2015 and paid $103,486,236 in rewards.  In 2016, the IRS collected 368,907,298 and paid $61,390,910 in rewards.  In 2017, the IRS collected $190,583.750 and paid $33,979,873 in rewards. Since the program's inception in 2007, the Whistleblower Office has collected $3,609,932,724 and has paid $499,174,673 in rewards. As noted in the published IRS Whistleblower statistics, the chief reason that the IRS denied a claim was because the claimant did not provide sufficient information to support the claim.  Hire an experienced tax attorney to submit the claim on your behalf. The Rothrock Law Firm holds more than 50 years of combined experienced.  All of our attorneys have been licensed for more than 20 years.

Contact an Experienced Tax Attorney Today

If you wish to file an IRS Whistleblower claim, speak to an experienced tax attorney today. Radha Rothrock is a tax attorney in Cape Coral, Florida.  She has practiced law since 1995.  She holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver.  Mrs. Rothrock is admitted to practice law in all courts in Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and before all Tax Courts in the United States.  Carl Rothrock has been licensed to practice law since 1989 and is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court in all 50 states. Call today for your free consultation at (239) 206-1948. Read the full article

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IRS Whistleblower Appeals

IRS Whistleblower Appeals

Naples tax attorneys Carl and Radha Rothrock file IRS Whistleblower Appeals Per IRS Code 7623, the IRS may award  whistleblowers anywhere between 15 and 30 percent of the amount it collects. The whistleblower may appeal the amount of the reward.  Rothrock Law Firm files IRS Whistleblower Appeals.   The IRS has published the following factors in determining the amount of the reward:

25.2.2.5.4.1 (01-12-2018)

Factors Used to Determine Award Percentage

Positive factors. The application of the following non-exclusive factors may support increasing an award percentage under IRM 25.2.2.5.4.2, Amount of Award Percentage - Substantial Contribution, and IRM 25.2.2.5.4.3, Amount of Award Percentage - Less Substantial Contribution. The whistleblower acted promptly to inform the IRS or the taxpayer of the tax noncompliance. The information provided identified an issue or transaction of a type previously unknown to the IRS. The information provided identified taxpayer behavior that the IRS was unlikely to identify or that was particularly difficult to detect through the IRS’s exercise of reasonable diligence. The information provided thoroughly presented the factual details of tax noncompliance in a clear and organized manner, particularly if the manner of the presentation saved the IRS work and resources. The whistleblower (or the whistleblower’s legal representative, if any) provided exceptional cooperation and assistance during the pendency of the action(s). The information provided identified assets of the taxpayer that could be used to pay liabilities, particularly if the assets were not otherwise known to the IRS. The information provided identified connections between transactions, or parties to transactions, that enabled the IRS to understand tax implications that might not otherwise have been understood by the IRS. The information provided had an impact on the behavior of the taxpayer, for example by causing the taxpayer to promptly correct a previously-reported improper position. Negative factors. The application of the following non-exclusive factors may support decreasing an award percentage under paragraphs (1) or (2) of IRM 25.2.2.5.4.2, Amount of Award Percentage - Substantial Contribution, and IRM 25.2.2.5.4.3, Amount of Award Percentage - Less Substantial Contribution. The whistleblower delayed informing the IRS after learning the relevant facts, particularly if the delay adversely affected the IRS’s ability to pursue an action or issue. The whistleblower contributed to the underpayment of tax or tax noncompliance identified. The whistleblower directly or indirectly profited from the underpayment of tax or tax noncompliance identified, but did not plan and initiate the actions that led to the underpayment of tax or actions described in IRC §7623(a)(2). The whistleblower (or the whistleblower’s legal representative, if any) negatively affected the IRS’s ability to pursue the action(s), for example by disclosing the existence or scope of an enforcement activity. The whistleblower (or the whistleblower’s legal representative, if any) violated instructions provided by the IRS, particularly if the violation caused the IRS to expend additional resources. The whistleblower (or the whistleblower’s legal representative, if any) violated the terms of the confidentiality agreement described in 26 CFR 301.7623-3(c)(2)(iv). The whistleblower (or the whistleblower’s legal representative, if any) violated the terms of a contract entered into with the IRS pursuant to 26 CFR 301.6103(n)-2. The whistleblower provided false or misleading information or otherwise violated the requirements of IRC §7623(b)(6)(C) or 26 CFR 301.7623-1(c)(3).

25.2.2.5.4.2 (01-12-2018)

Amount of Award Percentage - Substantial Contribution

If the IRS proceeds with any administrative or judicial action based on information brought to the IRS’s attention by a whistleblower, such whistleblower shall, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of IRC §7623(b), receive as an award at least 15 percent but not more than 30 percent of the collected proceeds resulting from the action (including any related actions) or from any settlement in response to such action. The amount of any award under this paragraph depends on the extent of the whistleblower’s substantial contribution to the action(s). IRM 25.2.2.5.4.5, Multiple Whistleblowers, for rules regarding multiple whistleblowers. Computational framework. Starting the recommended award percentage at 15 percent, the Whistleblower Office will analyze the administrative claim file using the factors listed in IRM 25.2.2.5.4.1, Factors Used to Determine Award Percentage - (1) to determine whether the whistleblower merits an increased award percentage of 22 percent or 30 percent. The Whistleblower Office may increase the award percentage based on the presence and significance of positive factors. The Whistleblower Office will then analyze the contents of the administrative claim file using the negative factors listed in paragraph (2) of IRM 25.2.2.5.4.1 , Factors Used to Determine Award Percentage, to determine whether the whistleblower merits a decreased award percentage of 15 percent, 18 percent, 22 percent, or 26 percent. The Whistleblower Office may decrease the award percentage based on the presence and significance of negative factors. Although the factors listed in paragraphs (1) and (2) of IRM 25.2.2.5.4.1, Factors Used to Determine Award Percentage, are described as positive and negative factors, the Whistleblower Office’s analysis cannot be reduced to a mathematical equation. The factors are not exclusive and are not weighted and, in a particular case, one factor may override several others. The presence and significance of positive factors may offset the presence and significance of negative factors. The absence of negative factors does not constitute a positive factor.

25.2.2.5.4.3 (01-12-2018)

Amount of Award Percentage - Less Substantial Contribution

If the Whistleblower Office determines that the action is based principally on disclosures of specific allegations resulting from a judicial or administrative hearing; from a governmental report, hearing, audit, or investigation; or from the news media, then the Whistleblower Office will determine an award of no more than 10 percent of the collected proceeds resulting from the action (including any related actions) or from any settlement in response to such action. If the whistleblower is the original source of the information from which the disclosures of specific allegations resulted, however, then the award percentage will be determined under IRM 25.2.2.5.4.2, Amount of Award Percentage - Substantial Contribution. Note: The Whistleblower Office will include publicly available filings on government websites, such as financial filings with the Security and Exchange Commission, as meeting the criteria for consideration as a less substantial contribution. Computational framework. The Whistleblower Office will analyze the administrative claim file to determine- Whether the claim involves specific allegations regarding a tax underpayment or a violation of the internal revenue laws that reasonably may be inferred to have resulted from a judicial or administrative hearing; a governmental report, hearing, audit, or investigation; or the news media; Whether the action was based principally on the disclosure of the specific allegations; and Whether the whistleblower was the original source of the information that gave rise to the specific allegations. If the Whistleblower Office determines that the action was based principally on disclosures of specific allegations, as stated in paragraph (b) above, and that the whistleblower was not the original source of the information, then, starting at 1 percent, the Whistleblower Office will analyze the administrative claim file using the factors listed in IRM 25.2.2.5.4, Award Computation - IRC §7623(a) claims filed on or after December 20, 2006, and IRC §7623(b) claims, to determine whether the whistleblower merits an increased award percentage of 4 percent, 7 percent, or 10 percent. The Whistleblower Office will then determine whether the whistleblower merits a decreased award percentage of zero, 1 percent, 4 percent, or 7 percent using the factors listed in paragraph IRM 25.2.2.5.4, Award Computation - IRC §7623(a) claims filed on or after December 20, 2006, and IRC §7623(b) claims, of this section. The Whistleblower Office may increase the award percentage based on the presence and significance of positive factors and may decrease (to zero) the award percentage based on the presence and significance of negative factors. Like the analysis described in IRM 25.2.2.5.4, Award Computation - IRC §7623(a) claims filed on or after December 20, 2006, and IRC §7623(b) claims, the Whistleblower Office’s analysis cannot be reduced to a mathematical equation. The factors are not exclusive and are not weighted and, in a particular case, one factor may override several others. The presence and significance of positive factors may offset the presence and significance of negative factors. But the absence of negative factors does not constitute a positive factor.

Appealing the Reward

The IRS whistleblower may file an appeal of the reward with the United States Tax Court.  The whistleblower will need to argue the facts articulated above to persuade a Tax Court Judge that the amount of the reward should be higher.

Hire an Experienced Tax Lawyer to Represent You

In presenting your Form 211, the Rothrock Law Firm will carefully review the evidence you submitted. We will present the evidence most favorably to you with the IRS and will demonstrate how your evidence substantially contributed to their collection.  We will maximize the amount of your recovery and will appeal with the Tax Court if necessary.

Call Us Today

The Rothrock Law Firm files IRS Whistleblower Appeals.  Radha Rothrock is a tax attorney in Naples, Florida.  She has practiced law since 1995.  She holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver.  Mrs. Rothrock is admitted to practice law in all courts in Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and before all Tax Courts in the United States.  Carl Rothrock has been licensed to practice law since 1989 and is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court in all 50 states. Call today for your free consultation at (239) 438-4187. Read the full article

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IRS Whistleblower Appeals

IRS Whistleblower Appeals

Naples tax attorneys Carl and Radha Rothrock file IRS Whistleblower Appeals Per IRS Code 7623, the IRS may award  whistleblowers anywhere between 15 and 30 percent of the amount it collects. The whistleblower may appeal the amount of the reward.  Rothrock Law Firm files IRS Whistleblower Appeals.   The IRS has published the following factors in determining the amount of the reward:

25.2.2.5.4.1 (01-12-2018)

Factors Used to Determine Award Percentage

Positive factors. The application of the following non-exclusive factors may support increasing an award percentage under IRM 25.2.2.5.4.2, Amount of Award Percentage - Substantial Contribution, and IRM 25.2.2.5.4.3, Amount of Award Percentage - Less Substantial Contribution. The whistleblower acted promptly to inform the IRS or the taxpayer of the tax noncompliance. The information provided identified an issue or transaction of a type previously unknown to the IRS. The information provided identified taxpayer behavior that the IRS was unlikely to identify or that was particularly difficult to detect through the IRS’s exercise of reasonable diligence. The information provided thoroughly presented the factual details of tax noncompliance in a clear and organized manner, particularly if the manner of the presentation saved the IRS work and resources. The whistleblower (or the whistleblower’s legal representative, if any) provided exceptional cooperation and assistance during the pendency of the action(s). The information provided identified assets of the taxpayer that could be used to pay liabilities, particularly if the assets were not otherwise known to the IRS. The information provided identified connections between transactions, or parties to transactions, that enabled the IRS to understand tax implications that might not otherwise have been understood by the IRS. The information provided had an impact on the behavior of the taxpayer, for example by causing the taxpayer to promptly correct a previously-reported improper position. Negative factors. The application of the following non-exclusive factors may support decreasing an award percentage under paragraphs (1) or (2) of IRM 25.2.2.5.4.2, Amount of Award Percentage - Substantial Contribution, and IRM 25.2.2.5.4.3, Amount of Award Percentage - Less Substantial Contribution. The whistleblower delayed informing the IRS after learning the relevant facts, particularly if the delay adversely affected the IRS’s ability to pursue an action or issue. The whistleblower contributed to the underpayment of tax or tax noncompliance identified. The whistleblower directly or indirectly profited from the underpayment of tax or tax noncompliance identified, but did not plan and initiate the actions that led to the underpayment of tax or actions described in IRC §7623(a)(2). The whistleblower (or the whistleblower’s legal representative, if any) negatively affected the IRS’s ability to pursue the action(s), for example by disclosing the existence or scope of an enforcement activity. The whistleblower (or the whistleblower’s legal representative, if any) violated instructions provided by the IRS, particularly if the violation caused the IRS to expend additional resources. The whistleblower (or the whistleblower’s legal representative, if any) violated the terms of the confidentiality agreement described in 26 CFR 301.7623-3(c)(2)(iv). The whistleblower (or the whistleblower’s legal representative, if any) violated the terms of a contract entered into with the IRS pursuant to 26 CFR 301.6103(n)-2. The whistleblower provided false or misleading information or otherwise violated the requirements of IRC §7623(b)(6)(C) or 26 CFR 301.7623-1(c)(3).

25.2.2.5.4.2 (01-12-2018)

Amount of Award Percentage - Substantial Contribution

If the IRS proceeds with any administrative or judicial action based on information brought to the IRS’s attention by a whistleblower, such whistleblower shall, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of IRC §7623(b), receive as an award at least 15 percent but not more than 30 percent of the collected proceeds resulting from the action (including any related actions) or from any settlement in response to such action. The amount of any award under this paragraph depends on the extent of the whistleblower’s substantial contribution to the action(s). IRM 25.2.2.5.4.5, Multiple Whistleblowers, for rules regarding multiple whistleblowers. Computational framework. Starting the recommended award percentage at 15 percent, the Whistleblower Office will analyze the administrative claim file using the factors listed in IRM 25.2.2.5.4.1, Factors Used to Determine Award Percentage - (1) to determine whether the whistleblower merits an increased award percentage of 22 percent or 30 percent. The Whistleblower Office may increase the award percentage based on the presence and significance of positive factors. The Whistleblower Office will then analyze the contents of the administrative claim file using the negative factors listed in paragraph (2) of IRM 25.2.2.5.4.1 , Factors Used to Determine Award Percentage, to determine whether the whistleblower merits a decreased award percentage of 15 percent, 18 percent, 22 percent, or 26 percent. The Whistleblower Office may decrease the award percentage based on the presence and significance of negative factors. Although the factors listed in paragraphs (1) and (2) of IRM 25.2.2.5.4.1, Factors Used to Determine Award Percentage, are described as positive and negative factors, the Whistleblower Office’s analysis cannot be reduced to a mathematical equation. The factors are not exclusive and are not weighted and, in a particular case, one factor may override several others. The presence and significance of positive factors may offset the presence and significance of negative factors. The absence of negative factors does not constitute a positive factor.

25.2.2.5.4.3 (01-12-2018)

Amount of Award Percentage - Less Substantial Contribution

If the Whistleblower Office determines that the action is based principally on disclosures of specific allegations resulting from a judicial or administrative hearing; from a governmental report, hearing, audit, or investigation; or from the news media, then the Whistleblower Office will determine an award of no more than 10 percent of the collected proceeds resulting from the action (including any related actions) or from any settlement in response to such action. If the whistleblower is the original source of the information from which the disclosures of specific allegations resulted, however, then the award percentage will be determined under IRM 25.2.2.5.4.2, Amount of Award Percentage - Substantial Contribution. Note: The Whistleblower Office will include publicly available filings on government websites, such as financial filings with the Security and Exchange Commission, as meeting the criteria for consideration as a less substantial contribution. Computational framework. The Whistleblower Office will analyze the administrative claim file to determine- Whether the claim involves specific allegations regarding a tax underpayment or a violation of the internal revenue laws that reasonably may be inferred to have resulted from a judicial or administrative hearing; a governmental report, hearing, audit, or investigation; or the news media; Whether the action was based principally on the disclosure of the specific allegations; and Whether the whistleblower was the original source of the information that gave rise to the specific allegations. If the Whistleblower Office determines that the action was based principally on disclosures of specific allegations, as stated in paragraph (b) above, and that the whistleblower was not the original source of the information, then, starting at 1 percent, the Whistleblower Office will analyze the administrative claim file using the factors listed in IRM 25.2.2.5.4, Award Computation - IRC §7623(a) claims filed on or after December 20, 2006, and IRC §7623(b) claims, to determine whether the whistleblower merits an increased award percentage of 4 percent, 7 percent, or 10 percent. The Whistleblower Office will then determine whether the whistleblower merits a decreased award percentage of zero, 1 percent, 4 percent, or 7 percent using the factors listed in paragraph IRM 25.2.2.5.4, Award Computation - IRC §7623(a) claims filed on or after December 20, 2006, and IRC §7623(b) claims, of this section. The Whistleblower Office may increase the award percentage based on the presence and significance of positive factors and may decrease (to zero) the award percentage based on the presence and significance of negative factors. Like the analysis described in IRM 25.2.2.5.4, Award Computation - IRC §7623(a) claims filed on or after December 20, 2006, and IRC §7623(b) claims, the Whistleblower Office’s analysis cannot be reduced to a mathematical equation. The factors are not exclusive and are not weighted and, in a particular case, one factor may override several others. The presence and significance of positive factors may offset the presence and significance of negative factors. But the absence of negative factors does not constitute a positive factor.

Appealing the Reward

The IRS whistleblower may file an appeal of the reward with the United States Tax Court.  The whistleblower will need to argue the facts articulated above to persuade a Tax Court Judge that the amount of the reward should be higher.

Hire an Experienced Tax Lawyer to Represent You

In presenting your Form 211, the Rothrock Law Firm will carefully review the evidence you submitted. We will present the evidence most favorably to you with the IRS and will demonstrate how your evidence substantially contributed to their collection.  We will maximize the amount of your recovery and will appeal with the Tax Court if necessary.

Call Us Today

The Rothrock Law Firm files IRS Whistleblower Appeals.  Radha Rothrock is a tax attorney in Naples, Florida.  She has practiced law since 1995.  She holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver.  Mrs. Rothrock is admitted to practice law in all courts in Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and before all Tax Courts in the United States.  Carl Rothrock has been licensed to practice law since 1989 and is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court in all 50 states. Call today for your free consultation at (239) 438-4187. Read the full article

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Anonymous Whistleblower Claim

Anonymous Whistleblower Claim

Radha Rothrock Fort Myers Tax Lawyer IRS Whistleblowers can submit an anonymous whistleblower claim by filing Form 3949-A rather than Form 211. The IRS will not pay a reward for filing the claim under Form 3949-A, however.  If the whistleblower wants to collect the reward, he must file a Form 211 and disclose his identity. The law provides some protection to the whistleblower's identity even if the whistleblower files Form 211.  Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code prohibits the IRS from disclosing a whistleblower's information unless the IRS can show a compelling exception.  Although the IRS rarely releases the whistleblower's identity, it might reveal the whistleblower's identity if the whistleblower testifies in court.   If IRS counsel cannot prove its case without the whistleblower's testimony, it may call the whistleblower as a witness. The Tax Court also provides protection for the anonymous whistleblower claim.  The Court adopted Rule 345(a) which allows a whistleblower to proceed anonymously if the whistleblower presents a sufficient showing of harm that outweights counterbalancing societal interest in knowing the whistleblower's anonymity. The attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm protect your confidence.  If you retain us, we will be the chief contact with the IRS concerning your claim.

Hire an Experienced IRS Whistleblower Attorney Today

If you wish to file an anonymous whistleblower claim, speak to an experienced tax attorney today. Radha Rothrock is a Fort Myers tax attorney.  She has practiced law since 1995.  She holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver.  Mrs. Rothrock is admitted to practice law in all courts in Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and before all Tax Courts in the United States.  Carl Rothrock has been licensed to practice law since 1989 and is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court in all 50 states. Call today for your free consultation at (239) 206-1976. Read the full article

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Anonymous Whistleblower Claim

Anonymous Whistleblower Claim

Radha Rothrock Fort Myers Tax Lawyer IRS Whistleblowers can submit an anonymous whistleblower claim by filing Form 3949-A rather than Form 211. The IRS will not pay a reward for filing the claim under Form 3949-A, however.  If the whistleblower wants to collect the reward, he must file a Form 211 and disclose his identity. The law provides some protection to the whistleblower's identity even if the whistleblower files Form 211.  Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code prohibits the IRS from disclosing a whistleblower's information unless the IRS can show a compelling exception.  Although the IRS rarely releases the whistleblower's identity, it might reveal the whistleblower's identity if the whistleblower testifies in court.   If IRS counsel cannot prove its case without the whistleblower's testimony, it may call the whistleblower as a witness. The Tax Court also provides protection for the anonymous whistleblower claim.  The Court adopted Rule 345(a) which allows a whistleblower to proceed anonymously if the whistleblower presents a sufficient showing of harm that outweights counterbalancing societal interest in knowing the whistleblower's anonymity. The attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm protect your confidence.  If you retain us, we will be the chief contact with the IRS concerning your claim.

Hire an Experienced IRS Whistleblower Attorney Today

If you wish to file an anonymous whistleblower claim, speak to an experienced tax attorney today. Radha Rothrock is a Fort Myers tax attorney.  She has practiced law since 1995.  She holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver.  Mrs. Rothrock is admitted to practice law in all courts in Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and before all Tax Courts in the United States.  Carl Rothrock has been licensed to practice law since 1989 and is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court in all 50 states. Call today for your free consultation at (239) 206-1976. Read the full article

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How to Submit an IRS Whistleblower Claim

How to Submit an IRS Whistleblower Claim

Reporting an IRS Whistleblower Claim How to Submit an IRS Whistleblower Claim.  A whistleblower can report suspected underpayment of taxes in one of two ways:  filing Form 211 and filing Form 3949A.

Form 211

The IRS will  pay a reward only if the whisteblower submits Form 211.  A whistleblower must sign the application under penalty of perjury and disclose his identity.   The whistleblower must fill out all parts of the form and must provide adequate documentation to support the claim.  We recommend strongly that you hire an attorney to assist you.  Only x per cent of whistleblowers received the reward in 2017.   The attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm have more than 50 years of experience practicing law.  All attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm negotiate with the IRS regularly and appear before the United States Tax Court.

Form 3949A

The whistleblower can submit Form 3949A anonymously.  A whistleblower does not need to sign the application under penalty of perjury. The IRS will not pay a reward if the whistleblower files the complain on Form 3949A.  

Meet with a Qualified IRS Whisteblower Attorney Today

The Rothrock Law Firm can assist you with how to submit an IRS whistleblower claim. If you wish to file an IRS Whistleblower claim, speak to an experienced tax attorney today. Radha Rothrock is a tax attorney in Cape Coral, Florida.  She has practiced law since 1995.  She holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver.  Mrs. Rothrock has practiced law in Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the U.S. Tax Court.  Carl Rothrock has practiced law since 1989 and is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court in all 50 states. Call today for your free consultation at (239) 206-1948.  We have offices in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Naples.   Read the full article

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How to Submit an IRS Whistleblower Claim

How to Submit an IRS Whistleblower Claim

Reporting an IRS Whistleblower Claim How to Submit an IRS Whistleblower Claim.  A whistleblower can report suspected underpayment of taxes in one of two ways:  filing Form 211 and filing Form 3949A.

Form 211

The IRS will  pay a reward only if the whisteblower submits Form 211.  A whistleblower must sign the application under penalty of perjury and disclose his identity.   The whistleblower must fill out all parts of the form and must provide adequate documentation to support the claim.  We recommend strongly that you hire an attorney to assist you.  Only x per cent of whistleblowers received the reward in 2017.   The attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm have more than 50 years of experience practicing law.  All attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm negotiate with the IRS regularly and appear before the United States Tax Court.

Form 3949A

The whistleblower can submit Form 3949A anonymously.  A whistleblower does not need to sign the application under penalty of perjury. The IRS will not pay a reward if the whistleblower files the complain on Form 3949A.  

Meet with a Qualified IRS Whisteblower Attorney Today

The Rothrock Law Firm can assist you with how to submit an IRS whistleblower claim. If you wish to file an IRS Whistleblower claim, speak to an experienced tax attorney today. Radha Rothrock is a tax attorney in Cape Coral, Florida.  She has practiced law since 1995.  She holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver.  Mrs. Rothrock has practiced law in Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the U.S. Tax Court.  Carl Rothrock has practiced law since 1989 and is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court in all 50 states. Call today for your free consultation at (239) 206-1948.  We have offices in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Naples.   Read the full article

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How to Submit an IRS Whistleblower Claim

How to Submit an IRS Whistleblower Claim

Reporting an IRS Whistleblower Claim How to Submit an IRS Whistleblower Claim.  A whistleblower can report suspected underpayment of taxes in one of two ways:  filing Form 211 and filing Form 3949A.

Form 211

The IRS will  pay a reward only if the whisteblower submits Form 211.  A whistleblower must sign the application under penalty of perjury and disclose his identity.   The whistleblower must fill out all parts of the form and must provide adequate documentation to support the claim.  We recommend strongly that you hire an attorney to assist you.  Only x per cent of whistleblowers received the reward in 2017.   The attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm have more than 50 years of experience practicing law.  All attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm negotiate with the IRS regularly and appear before the United States Tax Court.

Form 3949A

The whistleblower can submit Form 3949A anonymously.  A whistleblower does not need to sign the application under penalty of perjury. The IRS will not pay a reward if the whistleblower files the complain on Form 3949A.  

Meet with a Qualified IRS Whisteblower Attorney Today

The Rothrock Law Firm can assist you with how to submit an IRS whistleblower claim. If you wish to file an IRS Whistleblower claim, speak to an experienced tax attorney today. Radha Rothrock is a tax attorney in Cape Coral, Florida.  She has practiced law since 1995.  She holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver.  Mrs. Rothrock has practiced law in Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the U.S. Tax Court.  Carl Rothrock has practiced law since 1989 and is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court in all 50 states. Call today for your free consultation at (239) 206-1948.  We have offices in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Naples.   Read the full article

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How to Report an IRS Whistleblower Case

How to Report an IRS Whistleblower Case

First Step:  Hire an Qualified Tax Attorney

Radha Rothrock,Naples tax lawyer How to report an IRS whistleblower case?  The first step in reporting an IRS whistleblower case is to hire an experienced tax lawyer.  The attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm hold more than 50 years of experience.  They appear before the United States Tax Court, and they negotiate with the IRS on a regular basis.  They know how to present evidence to the IRS.

Second Step:  Organize the Evidence

The second step is to organize all evidence that supports the claim.  The IRS will deny the claim if detailed evidence does not support the claim.  The IRS will also deny the claim if the statute of limitations has already run to investigate the claim.  The attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm will analyze the evidence you provide and will organize your case to its maximum extent.

Third Step:  Submit the claim

The third step is to submit the claim.  Although the IRS is supposed to review the claim  within ninety days, it often takes much longer to investigate.  If the IRS audits the person or business against whom the claim is filed, the case could last for months or years.  The larger the business, the greater chance that the business will litigate the claim.  The IRS cannot pay a reward until it collects unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest from the business or individual.

Fourth Step:  Collect the Reward

The fourth step is to collect the reward.  The Rothrock Law Firm will track your claim with the IRS.  If the reward appears too small, the firm will file an appeal in Tax Court if necessary.

Contact an Experienced Tax Lawyer Today

If you need assistance on how to report an IRS whistleblower case, speak to an experienced tax attorney today. Radha Rothrock is a Naples tax attorney.  She has practiced law since 1995.  She holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver.  Mrs. Rothrock is admitted to practice law in all courts in Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and before all Tax Courts in the United States.  Carl Rothrock has practiced law since 1989 and has appeared before the United States Tax Court. Call today for your free consultation at (239) 438-4187.     Read the full article

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Areas of Taxpayer Abuse

Areas of Taxpayer Abuse

IRS identifies areas of taxpayer abuse The IRS has identified several areas of taxpayer abuse.  If you  believe you have information about taxpayer abuse, you might be able to file an IRS Whistleblower case.  If the IRS collects at least $2 million in taxes, penalties, and interest, it can pay you a reward of 15% to 30% of the money collected. Abusive Return Preparer Enforcement Return preparer fraud generally involves the orchestrated preparation and filing of false income tax returns (in either paper or electronic form) by unscrupulous preparers who may claim, for example: inflated personal or business expenses, false deductions, unallowable credits or excessive exemptions. Abusive Tax Schemes Abusive tax scheme originally took the structure of abusive domestic and foreign trust arrangements. However, these schemes have evolved into sophisticated arrangements that take advantage of the financial secrecy laws of some foreign jurisdictions and the availability of credit/debit cards issued from offshore financial institutions. Bankruptcy Fraud One of Criminal Investigation's goals in bankruptcy fraud investigations is to increase voluntary compliance with federal tax laws through the prosecution of those committing significant crimes in the bankruptcy arena. Since the IRS is often a major creditor in many bankruptcy proceedings, it is important that we protect the interests of the IRS. Corporate Fraud Corporate fraud frequently involves violations of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) through falsification of corporate and individual tax returns and CI has exclusive investigatory jurisdiction over criminal violations of the IRC. Employment Tax Enforcement Employment tax evasion schemes can take a variety of forms. Some of the more prevalent methods of evasion include pyramiding, employee leasing, paying employees in cash, filing false payroll tax returns or failing to file payroll tax returns. Evading employment taxes can have serious consequences for employers and the employees. Financial Institution Fraud Criminal Investigation focuses on tax and money laundering violations involving fraud against banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, check cashers, money remitters, and other financial institutions. Currency Transaction Reports and Suspicious Activity Reports continue to be effective investigative tools in the financial world. Gaming Illegal gaming operations, including bookmaking, numbers, Internet and some charitable gaming operations, continue to be areas of compliance concern. Criminal Investigation continues to play an enforcement role in the illegal gaming industry and to support regulatory and legislative initiatives aimed at eliminating an environment conducive to illegal gambling. General Fraud Investigations Criminal Investigation special agents investigate violations of the tax laws and related financial crimes. Taxpayers who chose to willfully and intentionally not comply with their legal responsibility to file required tax returns and/or pay taxes pose a serious threat to tax administration and the American economy. Healthcare Fraud Multi-agency healthcare fraud investigations and prosecutions show that perpetrators of these schemes financially benefited from their fraudulent activities in false billings, mental health, nursing home fraud, chiropractic fraud, durable medical equipment fraud, staged accidents, pharmaceutical diversion, and patient referral (kickbacks) schemes. In these investigations, Criminal Investigation follows the money trail and considers both tax and money laundering perspectives. Identity Theft Schemes IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) detects and investigates tax fraud and other financial fraud, including fraud related to identity theft. International Investigations International tax compliance is a top priority of the IRS. Complex international tax avoidance schemes and cross-border transactions have heightened the IRS’ concern about tax compliance. Individuals may attempt to use foreign accounts, trusts, and other entities to commit criminal violations of U.S. tax laws as well as narcotics, money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) violations. Money Laundering & Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Money laundering is a very complex crime involving intricate details, often involving numerous financial transactions and financial outlets throughout the world.  Criminal Investigation has the financial investigators and expertise that is critical to “follow the money trail.” Narcotics-Related Investigations Criminal Investigation's contribution to the war on narcotics is vital but sometimes difficult to recognize, because the work of IRS special agents usually doesn't make the headlines. The long hours of tracking down and documenting financial leads allows an investigation to go right to the door of the leader of the narcotics organization, which contributes to the disrupting and dismantling the country's major drug and money laundering organizations. Non-filer Enforcement There have always been individuals who, for a variety of reasons, argue taxes are voluntary or illegal. The courts have repeatedly rejected their arguments as frivolous and routinely impose financial penalties for raising such frivolous arguments. Take the time to learn the truth about frivolous tax arguments. Public Corruption Crimes Public corruption investigations encompass a wide variety of criminal offenses including bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, entitlement and subsidy fraud, bank fraud, tax fraud, and money laundering. Criminal Investigation concentrates its resources on the tax and money laundering aspects of these investigations in cooperation with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The expertise used in investigations has established our reputation as one of the leaders in the fight against corrupt public officials. Questionable Refund Program (QRP) Questionable Refund Program (QRP) is a nationwide, multifunctional program designed to identify fraudulent returns, to stop the payment of fraudulent refunds and to refer identified fraudulent refund schemes to be investigated and prosecuted criminally.

Call a Tax Lawyer Today

If you wish to file an IRS Whistleblower claim, speak to an experienced tax attorney today. Radha Rothrock is a Fort Myers tax lawyer.  She has practiced law since 1995.  She holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver.  Mrs. Rothrock is admitted to practice law in all courts in Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and before all Tax Courts in the United States.   Call today for your free consultation at (239) 206-1976. Read the full article

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How to Report an IRS Whistleblower Case

How to Report an IRS Whistleblower Case

First Step:  Hire an Qualified Tax Attorney

Radha Rothrock,Naples tax lawyer How to report an IRS whistleblower case?  The first step in reporting an IRS whistleblower case is to hire an experienced tax lawyer.  The attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm hold more than 50 years of experience.  They appear before the United States Tax Court, and they negotiate with the IRS on a regular basis.  They know how to present evidence to the IRS.

Second Step:  Organize the Evidence

The second step is to organize all evidence that supports the claim.  The IRS will deny the claim if detailed evidence does not support the claim.  The IRS will also deny the claim if the statute of limitations has already run to investigate the claim.  The attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm will analyze the evidence you provide and will organize your case to its maximum extent.

Third Step:  Submit the claim

The third step is to submit the claim.  Although the IRS is supposed to review the claim  within ninety days, it often takes much longer to investigate.  If the IRS audits the person or business against whom the claim is filed, the case could last for months or years.  The larger the business, the greater chance that the business will litigate the claim.  The IRS cannot pay a reward until it collects unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest from the business or individual.

Fourth Step:  Collect the Reward

The fourth step is to collect the reward.  The Rothrock Law Firm will track your claim with the IRS.  If the reward appears too small, the firm will file an appeal in Tax Court if necessary.

Contact an Experienced Tax Lawyer Today

If you need assistance on how to report an IRS whistleblower case, speak to an experienced tax attorney today. Radha Rothrock is a Naples tax attorney.  She has practiced law since 1995.  She holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver.  Mrs. Rothrock is admitted to practice law in all courts in Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and before all Tax Courts in the United States.  Carl Rothrock has practiced law since 1989 and has appeared before the United States Tax Court. Call today for your free consultation at (239) 438-4187.     Read the full article

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Areas of Taxpayer Abuse

Areas of Taxpayer Abuse

IRS identifies areas of taxpayer abuse The IRS has identified several areas of taxpayer abuse.  If you  believe you have information about taxpayer abuse, you might be able to file an IRS Whistleblower case.  If the IRS collects at least $2 million in taxes, penalties, and interest, it can pay you a reward of 15% to 30% of the money collected. Abusive Return Preparer Enforcement Return preparer fraud generally involves the orchestrated preparation and filing of false income tax returns (in either paper or electronic form) by unscrupulous preparers who may claim, for example: inflated personal or business expenses, false deductions, unallowable credits or excessive exemptions. Abusive Tax Schemes Abusive tax scheme originally took the structure of abusive domestic and foreign trust arrangements. However, these schemes have evolved into sophisticated arrangements that take advantage of the financial secrecy laws of some foreign jurisdictions and the availability of credit/debit cards issued from offshore financial institutions. Bankruptcy Fraud One of Criminal Investigation's goals in bankruptcy fraud investigations is to increase voluntary compliance with federal tax laws through the prosecution of those committing significant crimes in the bankruptcy arena. Since the IRS is often a major creditor in many bankruptcy proceedings, it is important that we protect the interests of the IRS. Corporate Fraud Corporate fraud frequently involves violations of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) through falsification of corporate and individual tax returns and CI has exclusive investigatory jurisdiction over criminal violations of the IRC. Employment Tax Enforcement Employment tax evasion schemes can take a variety of forms. Some of the more prevalent methods of evasion include pyramiding, employee leasing, paying employees in cash, filing false payroll tax returns or failing to file payroll tax returns. Evading employment taxes can have serious consequences for employers and the employees. Financial Institution Fraud Criminal Investigation focuses on tax and money laundering violations involving fraud against banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, check cashers, money remitters, and other financial institutions. Currency Transaction Reports and Suspicious Activity Reports continue to be effective investigative tools in the financial world. Gaming Illegal gaming operations, including bookmaking, numbers, Internet and some charitable gaming operations, continue to be areas of compliance concern. Criminal Investigation continues to play an enforcement role in the illegal gaming industry and to support regulatory and legislative initiatives aimed at eliminating an environment conducive to illegal gambling. General Fraud Investigations Criminal Investigation special agents investigate violations of the tax laws and related financial crimes. Taxpayers who chose to willfully and intentionally not comply with their legal responsibility to file required tax returns and/or pay taxes pose a serious threat to tax administration and the American economy. Healthcare Fraud Multi-agency healthcare fraud investigations and prosecutions show that perpetrators of these schemes financially benefited from their fraudulent activities in false billings, mental health, nursing home fraud, chiropractic fraud, durable medical equipment fraud, staged accidents, pharmaceutical diversion, and patient referral (kickbacks) schemes. In these investigations, Criminal Investigation follows the money trail and considers both tax and money laundering perspectives. Identity Theft Schemes IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) detects and investigates tax fraud and other financial fraud, including fraud related to identity theft. International Investigations International tax compliance is a top priority of the IRS. Complex international tax avoidance schemes and cross-border transactions have heightened the IRS’ concern about tax compliance. Individuals may attempt to use foreign accounts, trusts, and other entities to commit criminal violations of U.S. tax laws as well as narcotics, money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) violations. Money Laundering & Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Money laundering is a very complex crime involving intricate details, often involving numerous financial transactions and financial outlets throughout the world.  Criminal Investigation has the financial investigators and expertise that is critical to “follow the money trail.” Narcotics-Related Investigations Criminal Investigation's contribution to the war on narcotics is vital but sometimes difficult to recognize, because the work of IRS special agents usually doesn't make the headlines. The long hours of tracking down and documenting financial leads allows an investigation to go right to the door of the leader of the narcotics organization, which contributes to the disrupting and dismantling the country's major drug and money laundering organizations. Non-filer Enforcement There have always been individuals who, for a variety of reasons, argue taxes are voluntary or illegal. The courts have repeatedly rejected their arguments as frivolous and routinely impose financial penalties for raising such frivolous arguments. Take the time to learn the truth about frivolous tax arguments. Public Corruption Crimes Public corruption investigations encompass a wide variety of criminal offenses including bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, entitlement and subsidy fraud, bank fraud, tax fraud, and money laundering. Criminal Investigation concentrates its resources on the tax and money laundering aspects of these investigations in cooperation with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The expertise used in investigations has established our reputation as one of the leaders in the fight against corrupt public officials. Questionable Refund Program (QRP) Questionable Refund Program (QRP) is a nationwide, multifunctional program designed to identify fraudulent returns, to stop the payment of fraudulent refunds and to refer identified fraudulent refund schemes to be investigated and prosecuted criminally.

Call a Tax Lawyer Today

If you wish to file an IRS Whistleblower claim, speak to an experienced tax attorney today. Radha Rothrock is a Fort Myers tax lawyer.  She has practiced law since 1995.  She holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver.  Mrs. Rothrock is admitted to practice law in all courts in Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and before all Tax Courts in the United States.   Call today for your free consultation at (239) 206-1976. Read the full article

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IRS Whistleblower Rewards

IRS Whistleblower Rewards

Rothrock Law Firm, Attorneys in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Naples, FL The IRS rewards whistleblowers with money if it collects underpayments of taxes.  The IRS pays Whistleblower Rewards anywhere from 15 to 30 percent of the amount it collects.  This amount includes taxes, penalties, and interest.  The law places no cap on the amount of the reward.  Whistleblowers have collected hundreds of millions of dollars under this program. Section 7623 of the Internal Revenue Code authorizes the IRS to pay rewards.  This code section makes the reward mandatory.  The taxpayer can file an appeal with the United States Tax Court if it believes that the IRS has not paid the reward. Mimimum Amount of Collection The IRS must collect at least $2 million before it pays the reward.  This amount includes taxes, penalties, and interest.  In addition, if the whistleblower reports the actions of an individual, the individual must earn at least $200,000 per year in the year that the activity was reported. Successfully collecting the reward is a complicated process.  The whistleblower must document his case carefully.  The IRS must be able to collect the taxes.  If the company is defunct, the IRS might not be able to collect.  The whisteblower must provide information that ultimately leads to the collection of taxes.  If the government had already investigated the taxpayer independent of the whistleblower, it does not need to pay a reward.  If the whistleblower believes that the IRS did not pay the reward or underpaid the reward, it can file an appeal with the United States Tax Court. Hire a Law Firm to File your Claim of Reward The attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm can help the whistleblower put his best case forward so that he can collect the largest reward possible.  All the attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm have practiced law for a minimum of 20 years and are admitted before the United States Tax Court.  They hold more than 50 years of combined experience in dealing with agencies such as the IRS.  

Call an Experienced Tax Attorney Today

If you wish to maximize IRS whistleblower rewards, speak to an experienced tax attorney today. Radha Rothrock is a tax attorney in Cape, Florida, who represents IRS whistleblowers.  She has practiced law since 1995.  She holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver.  Mrs. Rothrock is admitted to practice law in all courts in Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and before all Tax Courts in the United States.  Carl Rothrock has practiced law since 1989.  He practices before the United States Tax Court in all 50 states. Call today for your free consultation at (239) 206-1948. Read the full article

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IRS Whistleblower Program

IRS Whistleblower Program

Rothrock Law Firm - IRS Whistleblower Attorneys in Naples, FL The IRS Whistleblower Program provides a reward to any person who provides information to the IRS concerning the underpayment of tax.  The whistleblower can identify any person, corporation, business or trust who underpays its taxes in any way, whether through fraud, mistake, or uncertain tax position.   The award equals up to 30 percent of the tax, interest, and penalties that the IRS collects. The program places no cap on the amount of the dollar award. The IRS will reward the whistleblower only if the total amount of tax collected exceeds $2 million.  This amount includes taxes, penalties, and interest.  Further, if the person who owes taxes is an individual, then the individual must earn at least $200,000 per year. An IRS whistleblower must follow strict rules and guidelines in submitting a claim form.  The key to getting the reward is to have well assembled documentation that supports the claim.  The attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm hold more than 50 years of combined experience.  All attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm are admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court and have several years of experience in dealing with the IRS.

Call a Qualified IRS Whistleblower Attorney Today

If you wish to file an IRS Whistleblower claim, speak to an experienced tax attorney today. Radha Rothrock is a tax attorney in Naples, Florida.  She has practiced law since 1995.  She holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver.  Mrs. Rothrock is admitted to practice law in all courts in Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and before all Tax Courts in the United States.  Carl Rothrock has practiced law since 1999.  He is admitted to practice law in all courts in Texas, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, and all Tax Courts in the United States.  Call today for your free consultation at (239) 438-4187.   Read the full article

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IRS Whistleblower Program

IRS Whistleblower Program

Rothrock Law Firm - IRS Whistleblower Attorneys in Naples, FL The IRS Whistleblower Program provides a reward to any person who provides information to the IRS concerning the underpayment of tax.  The whistleblower can identify any person, corporation, business or trust who underpays its taxes in any way, whether through fraud, mistake, or uncertain tax position.   The award equals up to 30 percent of the tax, interest, and penalties that the IRS collects. The program places no cap on the amount of the dollar award. The IRS will reward the whistleblower only if the total amount of tax collected exceeds $2 million.  This amount includes taxes, penalties, and interest.  Further, if the person who owes taxes is an individual, then the individual must earn at least $200,000 per year. An IRS whistleblower must follow strict rules and guidelines in submitting a claim form.  The key to getting the reward is to have well assembled documentation that supports the claim.  The attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm hold more than 50 years of combined experience.  All attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm are admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court and have several years of experience in dealing with the IRS.

Call a Qualified IRS Whistleblower Attorney Today

If you wish to file an IRS Whistleblower claim, speak to an experienced tax attorney today. Radha Rothrock is a tax attorney in Naples, Florida.  She has practiced law since 1995.  She holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver.  Mrs. Rothrock is admitted to practice law in all courts in Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and before all Tax Courts in the United States.  Carl Rothrock has practiced law since 1999.  He is admitted to practice law in all courts in Texas, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, and all Tax Courts in the United States.  Call today for your free consultation at (239) 438-4187.   Read the full article