Tagged with "IRS"

DOJ Launches Pilot Whistleblower Program Offering Financial Incentives for Reporting Corporate Misconduct

Posted on August 13th, 2024 at 11:34 AM
DOJ Launches Pilot Whistleblower Program Offering Financial Incentives for Reporting Corporate Misconduct

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has introduced a new pilot program offering financial rewards to whistleblowers who provide original information related to financial crimes, bribery, or healthcare fraud.

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IRS Highlights Tax Scams Targeting High-Net-Worth Individuals

Posted on June 25th, 2024 at 10:18 AM
IRS Highlights Tax Scams Targeting High-Net-Worth Individuals

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has concluded its annual Dirty Dozen campaign, spotlighting the most egregious tax scams. According to WealthManagement.com, this year's focus includes schemes aimed at high-net-worth individuals (HNWI).

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IRS Awarded $300 Million to Whistleblowers in 2018

Posted on February 12th, 2019 at 12:05 PM
IRS Awarded $300 Million to Whistleblowers in 2018

According to the Internal Revenue Service’s annual report for 2018, its whistleblower reward program has triggered collections of over $1.4 billion in sanctions from individuals and entities involved in tax fraud and other related violations.

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Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty in Securities Fraud Scheme

Posted on November 28th, 2016 at 9:14 AM
Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty in Securities Fraud Scheme

Christian Meissenn, also known as “Christian Nigohossian,” from Suffield, Connecticut pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and one count of tax evasion before a U.S. District Court judge. 

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Wisconsin Business Man Under Investigation for Running A Ponzi Scheme

Posted on November 26th, 2014 at 12:00 PM
Wisconsin Business Man Under Investigation for Running A Ponzi Scheme

According to IRS criminal investigators, a business man from Wisconsin orchestrated a $7.5 million Ponzi scheme.

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January 24, 2025
Fidelity to Shift Independent Advisor Cash to Lower-Yielding FCash Amount in 2025

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