"The IRS has paid the firm $130 million since 2018 to use its data analysis software to pore over financial records for investigative purposes, according to public records detailing Palantir's IRS contract."
"The software, Palantir's Lead and Case Analytics platform, is being used to aggregate and analyze data across a variety of federal agencies, finding connections from millions of records with thousands of links."
"The tool is particularly good at mapping human relationships and communications, which enhances the IRS's ability to conduct thorough investigations into financial crimes."
Palantir has been instrumental in aiding the IRS's Criminal Investigations office in probing financial crimes over the past decade. The IRS has paid Palantir $130 million since 2018 for its data analysis software, which is used to analyze financial records for investigations. The software, known as Lead and Case Analytics, aggregates data across federal agencies and excels at mapping relationships and communications. The extent of the IRS's use of Palantir's tools was previously unreported, prompting legal action for public records regarding their use.
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