IRS Investigation into Crypto Loans
| Submitted | May 1, 2020 |
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From: Sam Reynolds
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Copies of memos, internal publications, or powerpoint decks regarding the IRS' concern over the cryptocurrency loan industry.
Copies of memos, internal publications, or powerpoint decks from IRS mentioning the following companies: SALT Lending, Nexo, ETHLend, Atomic Loans
Any briefing notes prepared for the Secretary or Deputy Secretary of the Dept of Treasury by IRS regarding cryptocurrency loan industry or mentioning the following companies: SALT Lending, Nexo, ETHLend, Atomic Loans
Statistics on any notices, requests, or subpoenas sent to tax payers that mention cryptocurrency loans.
Dates: 2019-May1 2020
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Sam Reynolds
From: Internal Revenue Service
Hello Mr. Reynolds,
Unfortunately, we are unable to continue processing your request as it does not meet the requirements of the FOIA or the applicable agency regulations. The FOIA requires that requests (1) "reasonably describe" the records sought and (2) be made in accordance with published agency rules. 5 U.S.C § 552(a)(3)(A). IRS regulations at Treas. Reg. § 601.702(c)(5)(i), require that the request describe the documents in sufficient detail to enable us to locate the records "without placing an unreasonable burden upon the IRS."
We ask that you your clarify what documents you are seeking. Please identify if possible the business unit or other location where the documents sought are likely to be founds. And any other information that will help us locate the unique documents that you are looking for. Perhaps the information appeared in another report or article.
Thank you for your assistance on this matter,
1. Amparano
Tax Law Specialist
From: Internal Revenue Service
From: Amparano Athena R
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2020 4:51 PM
To: 'requests@muckrock.com' <requests@muckrock.com>
Subject: FOIA Request.
Hello Mr. Reynolds,
Unfortunately, we are unable to continue processing your request as it does not meet the requirements of the FOIA or the applicable agency regulations. The FOIA requires that requests (1) "reasonably describe" the records sought and (2) be made in accordance with published agency rules. 5 U.S.C § 552(a)(3)(A). IRS regulations at Treas. Reg. § 601.702(c)(5)(i), require that the request describe the documents in sufficient detail to enable us to locate the records "without placing an unreasonable burden upon the IRS."
We ask that you your clarify what documents you are seeking. Please identify if possible the business unit or other location where the documents sought are likely to be founds. And any other information that will help us locate the unique documents that you are looking for. Perhaps the information appeared in another report or article.
Thank you for your assistance on this matter,
1. Amparano
Tax Law Specialist
From: Internal Revenue Service
A fix is required to perfect the request.
From: Internal Revenue Service
The request has been rejected by the agency.
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