House Passes IRS Whistleblower Improvement Act to Enhance Program Efficiency
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at strengthening the Internal Revenue Service's Whistleblower Awards Program. The legislation, co-sponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly and Rep. Mike Thompson, seeks to improve the appeals process for whistleblowers, protect their anonymity, and ensure timely award payments. The bill introduces a more favorable standard of review in whistleblower appeals before the U.S. Tax Court and mandates interest payments on delayed awards. It also aligns the tax treatment of attorney's fees for IRS whistleblowers with other federal programs. The House approved the bill with a 346-10 vote, and it now moves to the Senate for consideration. 
