IRS Whistleblower Office

IRS Whistleblower Receives $15.1 Million Award for Exposing Sophisticated Tax Evasion Scheme

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whistleblower attorneys Stephen M. Kohn and Dean Zerbe are pleased to announce today that a joint client – who wishes to remain anonymous – received an IRS whistleblower award of $15.1 million. The whistleblower provided the IRS with information that led to an enforcement action against 109 high-wealth individuals who had engaged in a sophisticated illegal tax evasion scheme -- resulting in over $71 million dollars being returned to the U.S. Treasury.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whistleblower attorneys Stephen M. Kohn and Dean Zerbe are pleased to announce today that a joint client – who wishes to remain anonymous – received an IRS whistleblower award of $15.1 million.
  • The whistleblower provided the IRS with information that led to an enforcement action against 109 high-wealth individuals who had engaged in a sophisticated illegal tax evasion scheme -- resulting in over $71 million dollars being returned to the U.S. Treasury.
  • "Today's award serves to reinforce that the IRS Whistleblower Program is critical in going after wealthy individuals who are evading tax.
  • Finally, Steve and I are honored to represent the whistleblower whose commitment to justice and exposing tax evasion made this all happen."

From the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing - President of California Recycling Company Convicted of Tax Evasion

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

For example, in 2023, the former president of a California Recycling Company was convicted of tax evasion.

Key Points: 
  • For example, in 2023, the former president of a California Recycling Company was convicted of tax evasion.
  • If you need help with a civil or criminal tax issue, seek support and guidance from our Dual-Licensed Tax Lawyers & CPAs by calling the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing at (800) 681-1295.
  • The former president of California Recycling Company and his business partner were convicted of conspiracy to defraud the United States.
  • Get help from our Dual-Licensed Tax Lawyers & CPAs at the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing by calling (800) 681-1295.