IRS Special Agents Must Look For Facts That Help You in an IRS Criminal Investigation
Point in fact, “any mitigating circumstances, exculpatory evidence or other impediments to a prosecution recommendation must also be fully addressed” by the IRS special agent in any IRS criminal investigation. See Internal Revenue Manual 9.5.8.4.3 (3) (01-‐25-‐2006). Any special agents report must detail sufficient facts so that any ready will “be convinced of the thoroughness and impartiality of the investigation.” See Internal Revenue Manual 9.5.8.2 (01-‐25-‐2006). Indeed, “the facts of an investigation must be reported with fairness and impartiality.” See Internal Revenue Manual 9.5.8.4.1 (1) (01-‐ 25-‐2006). “Any distortion of the significance of the evidence diminishes the…credibility of the special agent.” See Internal Revenue Manual 9.5.8.4.1 (1) (01-‐25-‐2006). “Inaccuracies can be devastating to the value of the report and to the special agent’s credibility as a witness.” See Internal Revenue Manual 9.5.8.4.2 (1) (01-‐25-‐2006). By rule, the report cannot “attempt to conceal or omit facts that tend to be in favor of the subject.” See Internal Revenue Manual 9.5.8.4.1 (1) (01-‐25-‐2006).
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