We need your assistance in identifying individuals who are failing to report their taxes, misrepresenting their income, or engaging in other tax fraud. These investigations can lead to criminal prosecution.

Types of fraud

  • Tax fraud can take various forms and can involve business income taxes, cigarette taxes, personal income taxes, property taxes, or sales taxes.

Confidentiality

  • All information you provide will be kept strictly confidential.
  • If desired, we can confirm receipt of your complaint. Please include your name, address, and telephone number for this acknowledgment.
  • Due to tax secrecy laws, we are unable to provide updates on the status of our investigations.

Guidelines for reporting tax evasion and property tax fraud

Online:

Use our Online Complaint Form

By Phone:

Call the Tax Evasion and Property Tax Fraud Hotline at (718) 707-2100.

By Mail:

New York City Department of Finance
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
30-10 Starr Avenue, 2nd Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101

By Fax:

Fax to 718-610-4331