July 30 is National Whistleblower Day, and the IRS said it plans to recognize the role whistleblowers play in exposing tax fraud, reducing the tax gap, and strengthening tax compliance. National Whistleblower Day commemorates the nation’s first whistleblower law, enacted in 1778, and honors individuals who report wrongdoing and help protect public resources. Whistleblower Alerts: The IRS Whistleblower Office continues to expand its Whistleblower Alert initiative, which highlights emerging abusive tax schemes and provides information to help individuals identify and report suspicious activity. Enhancing global tax compliance: The IRS Whistleblower Office collaborates with whistleblowers, practitioners, advocacy groups, and other governmental and international whistleblower programs, including assisting the U.K. tax authority’s whistleblower program. IRS Whistleblower Office acting director Erick Martinez added, “Celebrating National Whistleblower Day is an opportunity to express sincere appreciation to whistleblowers.