New (Disclosure) Regulations Improves IRS Tax Whistleblower Program
Tres. Reg. Section 301.6013(n)-2 are final and will be effective March 15, 2011. These regulations are much needed in this multi-billion dollar Tax Whistleblower Program in allowing the IRS to disclose taxpayer information to a Whistleblower and his representative. Pursuant to these regulations -
1. The IRS may disclose taxpayer information to the Whistleblower, or his representative, pursuant to a written contract with the whistleblower for purposes of engaging the services of the whistleblower in the detection of violations of the internal revenue laws or related ...