The Tax Court yesterday in a key case (Whistleblower 21276-13W v. CIRPY +% – 147 TC 4) held that IRS whistleblowers can get awards not only in situations where taxes are collected under Title 26 but also when the taxpayer pays criminal fines and civil forfeitures.   Great news not just for the whistleblowers involved in this case (and for me as well — as the whistleblowers’ lead attorney in this case). But great news as well for all whistleblowers and the whistleblower program. Potential whist...