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Inland Revenue Stops $4M Fraudulent Tax Claims, 3,000 Returns

8/26/2026

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Inland Revenue halted over $4 million in fraudulent tax claims tied to an advice scheme.
The agency launched the investigation earlier this month after a specialist team detected unusual returns.
Sarah Bourke warned false expense claims could trigger a 150% evasion shortfall penalty and prosecution.
The probe stopped nearly 3,000 fraudulent amended returns, including 542 filed in one night.
$151,787 in refunds were paid before the anti-fraud measure took effect.

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Inland Revenue halted over $4 million in fraudulent tax claims tied to an advice scheme.
The agency launched the investigation earlier this month after a specialist team detected unusual returns.
Sarah Bourke warned false expense claims could trigger a 150% evasion shortfall penalty and prosecution.
The probe stopped nearly 3,000 fraudulent amended returns, including 542 filed in one night.
$151,787 in refunds were paid before the anti-fraud measure took effect.