AI:
IRS unauthorized disclosure laws (IRC 6103) strictly protect taxpayer privacy, making it a felony for officials to willfully disclose return information, punishable by up to 5 years in prison, up to ($5,000) in fines, and termination. Taxpayers can sue for civil damages under 7431, while tax preparers face misdemeanor charges under 7216 for improper disclosure.
Civil Damages (IRC 7431): Taxpayers can sue the government for damages (minimum ($1,000) per act) if their information is knowingly or negligently disclosed.
(d)Period for bringing action
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an action to enforce any liability created under this section may be brought, without regard to the amount in controversy, at any time within 2 years after the date of discovery by the plaintiff of the unauthorized inspection or disclosure.
According to the court, Littlejohn pled guilty in 2023.
How does this stand against the two year requirement?
Are the same that burn crosses
E.g., Kristi's initials.
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Now that's some REDLIGHTROBOT level ---- right there.