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Special agent in Washington DC

Tax Fraud Alerts
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Don't fall victim to any scheme that offers instant wealth or exemption from your obligation as a United States citizen to file required tax returns and/or pay taxes. The emotional and financial distress is downright devastating to victims of these scams.

Criminal Investigation At-a-Glance
Criminal Investigation (CI) serves the American public by investigating potential criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code and related financial crimes in a manner that fosters confidence in the tax system and compliance with the law.

What Criminal Investigation Does
Some people bend the tax law -- others break it. Criminal Investigation's job is to pursue the lawbreakers.

Criminal Investigation Statistical Data
Enforcement statistics show trends in areas of fraud. This data assists Criminal Investigation in determining where to focus resources.

Voluntary Disclosure Program
Taxpayers with unreported income may voluntarily disclose the information to the IRS through the Service's voluntary disclosure program.

Criminal Investigation Special Agent Careers
A Career In Action! As an IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) Special Agent, you will pull together your accounting and law enforcement skills. CI special agents are duly sworn law enforcement officers who investigate complex financial crimes associated with tax evasion, money laundering, narcotics, organized crime, public corruption, and much more. Are You Ready For The Challenge?


How to Report Suspected Tax Fraud

Information for Retired IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agents
Retired IRS-CI Special Agents may apply for "Retired Special Agent" credentials under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004.  Applications are currently being accepted.

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