Letter to John A. Koskinen, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Regarding Tax Fraud Affecting Hoosier Physicians

Letter

The Honorable John A. Koskinen
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20224

Dear Commissioner Koskinen:

We are deeply concerned about reports of widespread identity theft and tax fraud affecting a number of physicians and other health care providers in Indiana, which were brought to our attention by the Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) in the attached materials.

After we received this information, we learned that someone from the IRS Criminal Investigation Division contacted the ISMA about this fraud and has been helpful. While we are heartened by this development, we believe that all levels of the IRS responsible for detecting, investigating, prosecuting and preventing patterns of fraud like this should be fully engaged. Any single case of identity theft is troubling and should be investigated, but fraud on such a large scale is especially worrisome and deserves the full attention of the IRS.

To the extent allowed by law and applicable regulations, we respectfully request that you fully investigate this matter and keep us informed of progress regarding this grave situation, including safeguards your agency plans to implement to prevent further victimization of taxpayers.

Thank you in advance for your attention to this serious issue.

Sincerely,

Dan Coats
United States Senator

Joe Donnelly
United States Senator

Peter Visclosky
Member of Congress

Andre Carson
Member of Congress

Marlin Stutzman
Member of Congress

Larry Bucshon
Member of Congress

Todd Rokita
Member of Congress

Todd Young
Member of Congress

Susan Brooks
Member of Congress

Luke Messer
Member of Congress

Jackie Walorski
Member of Congress

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