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SB 766

Taxes - Whistleblower Reward Program - Alterations

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Craig Zucker

SB 766 restructures Maryland's tax whistleblower reward program to alter payouts, eligibility, or enforcement mechanisms for reporting tax fraud.

Second Reading Passed with Amendments
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Bill Summary · SB 766

Legislative bill overview

SB 766 modifies Maryland's tax whistleblower reward program, which incentivizes individuals to report tax fraud and evasion to state authorities. The bill alters the structure, eligibility requirements, or payout formulas for rewards given to people who provide information leading to successful tax enforcement actions.

Why is this important

Tax whistleblower programs are designed to improve revenue collection and detect fraud that might otherwise go undetected. Changes to reward structures directly affect whether individuals will be motivated to come forward with credible information about tax violations, potentially impacting state revenue and compliance enforcement capacity.

Potential points of contention

  • Reward amount adjustments: Changes to payout percentages or caps could either incentivize more reports (if increased) or reduce participation (if decreased), affecting program effectiveness
  • Eligibility restrictions: Amendments may have narrowed or expanded who qualifies for rewards, potentially affecting government employees, competitors, or insiders with knowledge of tax violations
  • Burden of proof requirements: Stricter standards for what constitutes valid information could reduce frivolous claims but may also discourage legitimate whistleblowers uncertain about meeting thresholds

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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