The American system of taxation is based on the premise that all income is taxable (which includes illegally earned income). In many instances, proving that a taxpayer willfully attempted to hide income from the Federal Government is an integral part of proving other criminal activity including fraud, money laundering or Bank Secrecy Act violations. Criminal Investigation continues to fulfill the important role of helping to ensure the integrity and fairness of our nation’s tax system.

How do we do it?

The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division conducts criminal investigations regarding alleged violations of the Internal Revenue Code, the Bank Secrecy Act and various money laundering statutes. The findings of these investigations are referred to the Department of Justice for recommended prosecution.

Special Agents

Special Agents integrate their expertise in accounting with law enforcement proficiency to probe tax and tax-related financial crimes. As sworn law enforcement officers, CI Special Agents are skilled in globally tracking funds and navigating complex financial transactions. To learn more, please visit the Criminal Investigation Special Agent page.

Professional Careers

In addition to the Special Agent, Criminal Investigation careers also include Administrative, Investigatory, Information Technology (IT), and Forensic positions. To learn more, visit the Criminal Investigation Professional Careers page.

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