Search AZDOR:

Home E-Services Unclaimed Property Research, Rulings, Legislation
Forms
Individual
Business
Tax Professional
Research, Rulings,Legislation
Newsroom
Employment
Report Fraud
Problem Resolution
Contact Us
Financial Investigations
Mission Statement
To detect, deter and recommend prosecution of criminal tax violations in support of the overall Arizona Department of Revenue Mission in a manner that promotes confidence in Arizona State tax laws.
Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of tax cases does Criminal Investigations review for criminal tax violations?

  • Egregious acts of evasion or fraud.
Q: What are criminal tax violations?
  • See A.R.S. 42-1127. Examples include,
    1) Collecting TPT, but not remitting to DOR.
    2) Structuring income to avoid taxation.
    3) Filing fraudulent returns to obtain illegal or multiple refunds.
 

Q: What types of information should be sent to Criminal Investigations?

  • Those tax violations that appear to be willful and intentional on the part of the taxpayer.
 

Q: What is the telephone number for DOR Criminal Investigations?

  • (602) 542-4023 (HOTLINE)
 

Q: What is the fax number for DOR Criminal Investigations?

  • (602) 716-7988
 

Q:Will I hear from Criminal Investigations regarding the information I provided?

  • A.R.S. 42-2002 prohibits us from providing any feedback on information provided.
 

Q: What is the telephone number for IRS Criminal Investigations?

  • 1-800-829-0433
 

Q: Who do I call if I haven’t received my W-2 form from my employer?

  • The IRS at 1-800-829-1040