We have received text from S. 4639: IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act. This bill was received on 2026-05-21, and currently has 3 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act is designed to enhance protections and incentives for individuals who disclose violations of federal tax laws. Here are the key provisions of the bill:
The bill modifies the review process for whistleblower award determinations. Specifically, it allows that any review by the Tax Court will be ‘de novo’, meaning that the court will review the case from the beginning, including any new evidence that was not previously considered.
The bill exempts awards granted to whistleblowers under the Internal Revenue Code from being reduced in times of budget sequestration. This means these awards will not be impacted by budget cuts, ensuring that whistleblowers receive the full amount they are entitled to.
This provision ensures that whistleblowers can remain anonymous in Tax Court proceedings unless there is a strong societal interest that justifies revealing their identity. This aims to protect whistleblowers from potential repercussions resulting from their disclosures.
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