Tax Fraud and Whistleblower Programs | Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Tax fraud deprives the federal and state governments of revenue to fund their programs. Government programs encourage and reward whistleblowers.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Tax fraud deprives the federal and state governments of revenue to fund their programs. Government programs encourage and reward whistleblowers.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
The Tax Bar is a rule in the False Claims Act that "bars" whistleblowers and the government from using the FCA to file a qui tam suit to fight tax fraud.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
After Escobar, lower courts face arguments that fraud lacked materiality under the False Claims Act. U.S. ex rel Brown v. Pfizer rejected these claims.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
The False Claims Act identifies seven violations or prohibitions. It is intended to reach all fraudulent attempts to cause the Government to pay money.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
False Claims Act penalties range from $11,665 to $23,331. Understanding the calculation of False Claims Act penalty awards is vital to whistleblowers.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
The False Claims Act requires that the falsity or fraud be material. We explain materiality, what it means, and how a whistleblower proves it.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
(1) In general.—Subject to paragraph (2), any person who—(A)| LII / Legal Information Institute
