How important is confidentiality?
The answer is based upon the facts of a particular situation. A tax whistleblower can be subject to retribution. For example, it is possible that the tax whistleblower could be sued for his actions for numerous reasons including, but not limited to, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, and perhaps for theft of the taxpayer’s property (e.g., contracts, bank statements, etc.). In addition, some tax whistleblowers have a realistic fear that criminal activity could occur as retribution. Therefore, to minimize the risk of retribution, we advise our clients that confidentiality is extremely important and that all steps should be taken to protect the identity of a tax whistleblower. FAQ How can the taxpayer find out who the whistleblower might be? The identity of a tax whistleblower can only be errantly disclosed to the taxpayer, or others, from three sources: (1) The Whistleblower Attorney and his/her office, (2) the IRS personnel working the case, and (3) the whistleblower himsel
