How Do I Report a Fraudulent Tax Preparer?
Most paid tax return preparers are professional, honest and trustworthy. However, the IRS is committed to investigating those who act improperly.
If your individual tax return and/or refund have been impacted
You can report a tax return preparer for misconduct, such as:
How you report a tax return preparer for misconduct associated with your individual tax return depends on whether or not you received a notice or letter.
If you received a notice or letter from the IRS
Complete Form 14157-A, Tax Return Preparer Fraud or Misconduct Affidavit, and Form 14157, Complaint: Tax Return Preparer. Mail them with all supporting documentation and a copy of the notice or letter to the address contained in that notice or letter.
If you did not receive a notice or letter from the IRS
Complete Form 14157-A, Tax Return Preparer Fraud or Misconduct Affidavit, and Form 14157, Complaint: Tax Return Preparer. Mail them with all supporting documentation to the address where you would normally mail your Form 1040.
If your tax return and/or refund have not been impacted. You can report a tax return preparer for improper tax preparation practices, such as:
To report a tax return preparer for improper tax preparation practices, complete and send Form 14157, Complaint: Tax Return Preparer with all supporting documentation to the IRS. The form and documentation can be faxed or mailed, but please do not do both. Faxing and mailing the form may delay the processing of your complaint. Do not use Form 14157:
MAIL:
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: Return Preparer Office
401 W. Peachtree Street NW
Mail Stop 421-D
Atlanta, GA 30308
FAX:
855-889-7957