Looking to blow the whistle on a tax cheat? The IRS is making it easier.

The IRS Whistleblower Office has announced the launch of a new digital Form 211, Application for Award for Original Information, making it easier for whistleblowers to report tax noncompliance to the IRS. You can now submit information to the Whistleblower Office online quickly and securely. The IRS says electronic submissions help reduce transcription errors, lower processing costs, and support the agency’s broader efforts to transition from paper-based processes to digital solutions.

(The IRS Whistleblower Office will continue to accept Form 211 submissions by mail, but electronic filing is strongly encouraged.)

“Enhancing the taxpayer experience is a top priority for the IRS Whistleblower Office,” said Acting Whistleblower Office Director Erick Martinez. “The digital Form 211 allows whistleblowers to conveniently share information with the IRS using a phone or laptop.”

According to the IRS, whistleblowers play a critical role in promoting fairness in the tax system. Their contributions have led to significant recoveries by identifying tax noncompliance and fraudulent activity, resulting in billions of dollars collected for the nation.

That doesn’t mean that you should report just anyone, including the boss you’re angry with—or your ex. The IRS has strict rules and criteria that it must follow. Notably, the whistleblower program isn't intended to reward individuals for reporting instances of minimal or incidental fraud. The program is looking for high-dollar fraud.

To qualify for the Section 7623(b) award program, a whistleblower must provide a tip in which the tax, penalties,........

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