Is lying about charitable donations considered tax fraud? 2 Answers as of October 20, 2010
Last year my husband and I donated a bunch of clothes and other items to Goodwill and Salvation Army. When we dropped it off at the collection sites, we were given tax deductible slips and told to fill them out ourselves. My husband decided to exaggerate and say that we donated more than we did which affected our overall deductions. Can the IRS audit us, and if they did, would we be charged with tax fraud?Free Case Evaluation by a Local Lawyer!
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E. Ray Critchett, Zaino & Humphrey, LPA | Ray Critchett
Generally, any intentional misstatement on your tax return could be considered fraud. I would be hesitant to post any identifying information about possible fraudulent transactions on internet postings. The best way to handle any possible fraud claim is to speak with an attorney in person so that you do not expose yourself to potential liabilities.
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Answer Applies to: Ohio
Replied: 10/20/2010
