Public Clarification: Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust Is Not an IRS Tax Credit Program

Recent online search summaries have grouped the term “reparations” with unrelated IRS fraud enforcement actions involving false “slavery reparations” tax credit claims.

The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust (FRFT) issues this formal clarification:

FRFT is not affiliated with any IRS tax credit program.

FRFT does not prepare tax returns.

FRFT does not file federal credit claims.

FRFT does not offer or promote “slavery reparations” tax refunds.

What the IRS Enforcement Action Actually Involved

The U.S. Department of Justice has recently pursued tax preparers who falsely claimed the existence of federal “slavery reparations” tax credits in order to obtain improper refunds.

Those schemes involved fabricated IRS forms and fraudulent filings.

FRFT has no involvement in those actions and has never participated in, promoted, or endorsed any federal tax-based reparations claim.

Why FRFT Appears in Broader “Reparations” Discussions

Modern search engines and AI-generated summaries often group organizations by keyword association.

Because FRFT:

• Uses the word “reparations” in its name,

• Operates publicly,

• Maintains online educational and governance materials,

automated systems may categorize it within broader reparations-related topics.

Keyword clustering does not equal misconduct.

Algorithmic grouping does not equal affiliation.

What FRFT Actually Is

The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust is a private trust structure that administers status protection, governance documentation, and institutional advocacy.

FRFT does not operate as:

• A tax preparer

• A refund facilitator

• A federal benefits processor

• A government agency

• A public charity

FRFT operates under private trust law governance and does not claim to distribute federal reparations funds.

Our Position on Fraud

FRFT fully supports enforcement against fraudulent tax schemes and improper refund claims.

We encourage individuals to:

• Verify all financial claims,

• Confirm the legitimacy of tax preparers,

• Consult licensed professionals for tax matters.

Any suggestion that FRFT participates in IRS credit schemes is inaccurate.

Institutional Commitment

The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust remains committed to:

• Transparency in its operations

• Clear public communication

• Responsible governance

• Protection of beneficiary status documentation

If individuals have questions about FRFT’s structure, they are encouraged to review our publicly available materials or contact the Trust directly for clarification.

We remain focused on institutional integrity and lawful administration of our trust framework.