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DOJ says national tax-enforcement surge exposed more than $490 million in intended losses

The Justice Department said its first national tax-enforcement surge produced actions against 76 defendants and exposed more than $490 million in intended losses. The sweep ran from early September through Oct. 14 and paired charges, pleas, trials, and sentencings across the country.

Why it matters: Tax fraud surge

First recorded Oct 15, 2026·Meaningfully updated 2 days ago

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