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HB 1197·MD·house

Taxes - Whistleblower Reward Program - Alterations

In CommitteeFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Palakovich Carr
Latest Action

In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

Feb 26, 2026

Summary

The bill broadens the kinds of tax violations that can trigger a whistleblower award, targeting high‑value individual and business tax liabilities and disputes over $250,000. It also authorizes the Attorney General and other state agencies to bring enforcement actions under the program and sets rules for sharing information and awarding payments. The changes aim to encourage more reporting of major tax fraud and improve coordination among state tax officials.

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