The Internal Revenue Service has unveiled a new online tool designed to make it easier for taxpayers to report suspected tax fraud, scams and other illegal activity, marking a step toward strengthening enforcement and modernizing internal systems.

According to a news release, the new webpage allows taxpayers to confidentially submit tips involving suspected tax fraud, evasion, scams or other tax-related violations. It also includes internal improvements aimed at helping the agency more effectively process and act on the information it receives.

“Improvements to the IRS fraud reporting system make reporting suspected wrongdoing easier and simpler and will address historic challenges that had prevented the IRS from making maximum use of the referrals it receives,” said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano in the release. “By reporting suspected tax fraud or scams, taxpayers play an important role in uncovering fraud and supporting the integrity of the nation’s tax system.”

The page consolidates multiple fraud reporting options into a single location, replacing what had previously been a more fragmented system. Taxpayers can access the tool by selecting the “Report Fraud” button on the homepage at www.irs.gov or by visiting www.irs.gov/help/report-fraud directly.

Agency officials are urging taxpayers to report suspected tax-related wrongdoing as soon as possible, noting that timely referrals can improve the IRS’s ability to address noncompliance and limit further losses.

The launch represents an initial phase of broader reforms to the IRS fraud reporting process. Over time, the agency plans to reduce the number of forms required to submit referrals, automate key steps and implement updated case management software to improve efficiency.

Historically, the IRS has faced challenges in fully utilizing the tips it receives, in part because of multiple intake channels and complex processing workflows the release said. By creating fewer work streams, simplifying submissions and improving claims processing, officials say the agency expects to make better use of referrals in the years ahead.