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Ways and Means clears bipartisan reforms for IRS whistleblower program, including anonymous tax‑court review
Summary
H.R. 7959 would expand due‑process and confidentiality protections for IRS whistleblowers, require interest on delayed awards, and allow broader tax‑court review; Joint Committee staff estimated a $44 million budgetary effect over FY2026–2036.
The committee voted to report H.R. 7959, the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act, after bipartisan discussion about strengthening protections and procedures for individuals who report tax fraud.
Representative Kelly, sponsor of the bill, said whistleblowers have yielded billions in recoveries and that the bill delivers practical updates including meaningful…
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