July 30 is National Whistleblower Day, and the IRS said it plans to recognize the role whistleblowers play in exposing tax fraud, reducing the tax gap, and strengthening tax compliance.
National Whistleblower Day commemorates the nation’s first whistleblower law, enacted in 1778, and honors individuals who report wrongdoing and help protect public resources.
Since the IRS whistleblower program’s inception in 2007, information from sources has contributed to more than $8 billion being recovered and over $1.4 billion paid in awards.
“Historically whistleblowers have played an essential role in tax administration by calling attention to problems others have overlooked,” IRS CEO Frank Bisignano said in a statement on July 28. “Information provided by whistleblowers helps the IRS identify noncompliance, pursue enforcement actions, and ensure fairness for taxpayers who follow the law.”
Over the past year, the IRS has enhanced its digital tools to make it easier for people with information to submit a whistleblower claim, increased awareness of emerging schemes, and continued to strengthen collaboration with whistleblower program stakeholders. These efforts include:
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