IRS Form 3949-A walkthrough (Information Referral) 

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Purpose of the Form
Use Form 3949-A to report alleged tax law violations by an individual, a business, or both.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE Form 3949-A:
-If you suspect your identity was stolen. Use Form 14039. Follow “Instructions for Submitting this Form” on Page 2 of Form 14039.
-To report suspected misconduct by your tax return preparer. Use Form 14157. Submit to the address on the Form 14157.
-If your paid preparer filed a return or made changes to your return without your authorization. Instead, use Form 14157 AND Form 14157-A. Submit both to the address on the Form 14157-A.
-If you received a notice from the IRS about someone claiming your exemption or dependent. Follow the instructions on the notice. Do not complete Form 3949-A.
-To report an abusive tax avoidance scheme, promotion, or a promoter of such a scheme. Use Form 14242. Mail or FAX to the address or FAX number on the Form 14242.
-To report misconduct or wrongdoing by a tax exempt organization or its officers, directors, or authorized persons. Use Form 13909. Submit by mail, FAX, or email, according to the instructions on the Form 13909.
-Have information and want to claim a reward? Use Form 211, Application For Award For Original Information. Mail it to the address in the Instructions for the form.
Specific Instructions
Section A - Provide Information About the Person/Business You Are Reporting, if known.
Provide as much information as you know about the person or business you are reporting.
1. Complete if you are reporting an individual. Include their name, street address, city, state, ZIP code, social security number or taxpayer identification number, occupation, date of birth, marital status, name of spouse (if married), and email address. Include as much information as you know.
2. Complete if you are reporting a business. Include the business name, business street address, city, state, ZIP code, employer identification number (EIN), telephone number(s), email address, and website, if known.
Note: Complete both parts if you are reporting a business and its owner.
Section B - Use to Describe the Alleged Tax Law Violation(s)
3. Check all Tax Violations That Apply to Your Report.
False Exemption- Claimed persons as dependents they are not entitled to claim.
False Deductions- Claimed false or exaggerated deductions to reduce their taxable income.
Kickback- Received illegal payments or kickbacks in exchange for referring the business of a government agency or other business towards a company or for influencing business decisions that result in part of the payment for the business received or service performed being returned to the person who made the referral.
Wagering/Gambling- Did not report income received from wagering or gambling.
Failure to Withhold Tax- Individual or business did not withhold legally owed taxes from income paid to their employee(s), such as Social Security or Medicare taxes. Example: A business treated employees as independent contractors and issued Forms 1099, with no tax withheld, instead of a W-2.
Failure to File Return- Individual or business has not filed returns legally due.
Failure to Pay Tax- Individual or business has not paid taxes legally due.
Other- Describe in 5.
4. If your report involves unreported income, indicate the year(s) and the dollar amount(s).
5. Briefly describe the facts of the alleged tax law violation(s) as you know them. Attach another sheet, if you need more room.
6. Additional Information, if known. Attach another sheet, if you need more room.
Section C - Provide Information about Yourself