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THE NEW YORK TIMES A2 FINANCIAL CRIME MEDIUM RISK Published 7 Oct 2026 at 14:24 UTC, affecting US

NYT: Whistle-Blower Says I.R.S. Leaked His Tax Records in Retaliation

Brian J. Visalli, a tax fraud investigator, alleges in a lawsuit that the IRS leaked his personal and tax records to federal prosecutors in retaliation.

Prepared automatically by complead Research from The New York Times, published 7 Oct 2026.

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What happened

Brian J. Visalli, a tax fraud investigator, alleges in a lawsuit that the IRS leaked his personal and tax records to federal prosecutors in retaliation.

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Brian J. Visalli
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  • Assess exposure to whistle-blower retaliation claims
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations
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FROM THE NOTICE Brian J. Visalli, a veteran investigator of tax fraud, said in a lawsuit that the agency had sent his personal and tax information to federal prosecutors. The New York Times, 7 Oct 2026, 14:24 UTC, nytimes.com

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