At the Alliance for IRS Accountability (AIA), we believe in restoring integrity and fairness to America’s tax system because taxpayers deserve transparency, not mistreatment.

This week, we highlight a disturbing case: a former IRS employee exploited their position of trust to defraud an elderly woman out of her life savings. First posing as a tax preparer, the individual persuaded the victim to invest in a Ponzi scheme, resulting in devastating losses.

While this person was eventually brought to justice, this incident raises urgent questions about oversight and accountability. When those tied to the agency act with impunity, the door is left open for abuse.

AIA is committed to driving structural change at the IRS so that we can prevent these kinds of abuses from happening. We’re working with leaders to build a system that protects taxpayers and earns their trust.

We’ll continue to spotlight these cases weekly to drive awareness and reform.

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