Can Form 3949-A be Used to Report Inheritance Tax Evasion from Foreign Property?

You're in a complicated situation that touches on both family issues and tax reporting concerns. Let me clarify a few things that might help. First, Form 3949-A is indeed used to report suspected tax fraud to the IRS, including cases where someone may not be properly reporting inheritance. This form allows you to report individuals who you believe are not complying with tax laws. However, it's important to understand that the US doesn't have a federal inheritance tax - we have estate taxes that are paid by the estate before distribution to heirs. That said, some states do have inheritance taxes. Also, US citizens are required to report foreign assets and income regardless of where they live. If your uncle is a US citizen, he's required to report worldwide income and potentially file FBAR forms for foreign accounts. If he's inherited properties and not properly reported them, that could indeed be a compliance issue.

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Just want to add some context about international inheritance. If your uncle is a US citizen, he's required to report worldwide income and assets regardless of where he lives. The Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) requirements might also apply if he has financial accounts outside the US that exceed $10,000. Also, South Korea has its own inheritance tax which can be quite high (up to 50% for large inheritances). If he's avoiding taxes in both countries, that's a serious issue. If you decide to file Form 3949-A, focus on factual information about the unreported inheritance, estimated values, and timeline. The IRS is interested in the tax implications, not the family dispute aspects.

Don't forget that filing Form 3949-A is confidential, but not anonymous if you want to be eligible for a potential whistleblower award. If your info leads to collection of unpaid taxes, you might be eligible for a percentage. But be prepared for family fallout if they ever find out you reported them. I reported my brother-in-law years ago for not reporting a huge inheritance from his grandfather's estate in Italy, and while the IRS did follow up, our family hasn't spoken since.