Daily Market Updates: Whistle-blower alleges IRS leaked his tax records to prosecutors

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Whistle-blower alleges IRS leaked his tax records to prosecutors

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Brian J. Visalli, a veteran investigator of tax fraud, says in a lawsuit that the IRS sent his personal and tax information to federal prosecutors.

Visalli alleges the leak was retaliation, according to reporting by the New York Times.

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

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

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