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Suspected tax fraud case could be one of the biggest

June 18, 2021

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Trying to pull one over on the Internal Revenue Service by providing false information is not advisable. However, numerous people every year stand accused of providing false information to the IRS in hopes of gaining higher refunds, owing less in their tax obligation, or receiving some other type of benefit. In some cases, the IRS could pay out millions of dollars before believing that tax fraud has occurred.

Millions obtained fraudulently?

Texas readers may be interested in a fraud investigation currently underway by the IRS. According to reports, government tax bodies paid nearly $14 million to multiple individuals who allegedly provided false information regarding tax refund claims from 2016 to 2020. One of the suspected individuals — who has not yet been formally charged with a crime — was reported as making claims that he received substantial interest income from major companies like Tesla and PayPal.

One of the biggest cases in U.S. history

Reports went on to state that if the suspected fraudulent activity is found to be true, it could be one of the biggest fraud cases in United States history in terms of the amount of money obtained from the government. It was unclear how many individuals may have been involved in this purported scheme, but only one person was mentioned as a supposed orchestrator. Additional information about the situation may become available if the individual’s suspected face criminal charges.

Addressing accusations

Even if a person does not yet face formal criminal charges for tax fraud, it is important to understand that an investigation is serious. If any Texas residents are under investigation for this type of fraud, gaining information on their legal rights and options may be a smart step to take. Even if formal charges do not result, taking protective measures could prove beneficial.

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