It seems that the IRS’s Criminal Investigation division is pursuing fewer payroll tax dodges…
In 2021, the CI began 215 of these cases, compared with 298 the prior year.
Apparently the probes of nonfilers, abusive tax schemes and cross-border crimes are also down.
But cases involving identity theft, money laundering and narcotics are up. Since when did the IRS become part of the DEA?
As are cases tied to COVID-19 relief, such as fraudulently obtained loans and payments under the coronavirus stimulus laws enacted in 2020 and 2021. And, as usual, CI’s conviction rate remains high; nearly 90% in 2021. Which means they don’t go after cases where it is not airtight.