| Reward | 15–30% of collected proceeds |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Maryland |
| Administered by | Comptroller of Maryland |
| Legal authority | Md. Code, Tax-Gen. § 1-401 et seq. |
| Fraud covered | Tax fraud |
| Eligibility / shares | Tax in dispute must exceed $250,000; businesses must have gross receipts of $2M+. |
| Anonymous filing | Yes — Anonymous filing allowed through a Maryland-licensed attorney. |
| Attorney | Optional. Only required for anonymous filing. |
| Status | Active. |
Key takeaways
- Whistleblowers can receive 15–30% of collected proceeds.
- Administered by Comptroller of Maryland.
- You can file anonymously — but only through an attorney.
- No attorney needed to file — but filing anonymously requires one.
- Tax in dispute must exceed $250,000; businesses must have gross receipts of $2M+.
How to report and claim your reward
- Submit a sworn affidavit to the Comptroller of Maryland
- Use the Comptroller's whistleblower referral process — other channels forfeit eligibility
Track record
One of the few STATE tax whistleblower reward programs in the nation (2020/2021).
Good to know
Modeled on the IRS program. Covers state and county tax fraud.
Anonymity: Anonymous filing allowed through a Maryland-licensed attorney.
Been a victim of this kind of fraud? This page is for whistleblowers reporting fraud they've witnessed. If you lost money to a scam yourself, start with our fraud victim recovery guides — how to report it, try to get your money back, and protect your identity.
Should you talk to a whistleblower attorney first?
Not strictly required here — only required for anonymous filing.
Statistically, represented whistleblowers recover awards far more often than unrepresented ones, and reporting through the wrong channel — or second — can forfeit your reward entirely. Because whistleblower attorneys work on contingency, a consultation costs nothing.
Last verified: July 4, 2026 against official government sources. Program rules change — always confirm on the official site before filing.