How to Report Charitable Fraud to the IRS
Instructions
1
Compile the charity's name, address and taxpayer identification number.
Describe the alleged violative conduct, how it was discovered, the dates it
occurred and the dollar amount involved. This information needs to be as
accurate as you can possibly make the information. The Internal Revenue
Service does not expect you to provide all of the information, but they do
prefer enough information to show a possible fraudulent activity did occur.
2
Complete IRS Form 3949 A, available online, or compile a letter including
the information listed in section 1, together with any further evidence of
the alleged fraud. Form 3949 A asks you to check a box for the fraudulent
activity you think is occurring. Also, it requests a written description of
the fraudulent activity. At the end of the form, the Internal Revenue
Service asks for your name and personal information. You do not need to
provide your personal information, as it is okay for you to submit the form
anonymously. However, the Internal Revenue Service prefers if you file the
form or write the letter while providing your personal information. The
information on Form 3949 A or the written letter should come from the
information you compiled in Section 1.
3
Mail the letter or the form to:
Internal Revenue Service
Fresno
CA 93888
