IRS could soon fire outspoken ‘rogue’ agent behind aggressive tax investigations
Brian Visalli, a veteran IRS investigator, faces potential dismissal over alleged misconduct related to his personal tax returns. He claims the action is retaliation for his whistleblower complaints against the agency. The IRS has emphasized the need for high standards of conduct among its agents amid scrutiny of Visalli's public criticisms and investigations into wealthy individuals.
- ▪Brian Visalli has until May 29 to respond to allegations of failing to file accurate tax returns over three years.
- ▪The IRS described Visalli's conduct as 'egregious' and warranted dismissal due to the need for high standards among agents.
- ▪Visalli has publicly criticized IRS leadership and called for reforms, framing the disciplinary action as retaliation.
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A veteran IRS criminal investigator who publicly criticized his own agency while leading aggressive tax enforcement investigations against wealthy individuals could soon be fired over alleged misconduct tied to his personal tax returns. Brian Visalli, a nearly 25-year special agent in the IRS Criminal Investigation division, has until May 29 to respond to allegations that he failed to file accurate and timely tax returns over a three-year period and demonstrated a “lack of candor” involving income earned by his physician wife, according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg Tax.
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