HMRC cash reward scheme for whistleblowers to launch in 2025
What
HMRC cash reward scheme for whistleblowers to launch in 2025 HMRC cash reward scheme for whistleblowers to launch in 2025 Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray, proposed the move - albeit without the details - in a speech for the Chartered Institute of Taxation setting out the government's vision for the future of HMRC, saying the scheme will launch 'later this year'.
Key points
- HMRC cash reward scheme for whistleblowers to launch in 2025 Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray, proposed the move - albeit without the details - in a speech for the Chartered Institute of Taxation setting out the government's vision for the future of HMRC, saying the scheme will launch 'later this year'.
- The scheme will take inspiration from the successful U.S. and Canadian 'whistleblowers' models and will complement our existing rewards scheme, with informants rewarded with a percentage of any tax taken as a result of their actions.
- The Times has suggested that whistleblowers would then pocket up to 25% of the extra tax raised in return.
Who
Exchequer; Treasury; James Murray
When
Institute of Taxation setting out the government'
Where
U.S.; US; Atlantic
Why
He said: "HMRC will launch a new reward scheme for informants later this year, targeting serious non-compliance in large corporates, wealthy individuals, offshore and avoidance schemes. "The scheme will take inspiration from the successful U.S. and Canadian 'whistleblowers' models and will complement our existing rewards scheme, with informants rewarded with a percentage of any tax taken as a result of their actions." The Times has suggested that whistleblowers would then pocket up to 25% of the extra tax raised in return.
How
He said: "HMRC will launch a new reward scheme for informants later this year, targeting serious non-compliance in large corporates, wealthy individuals, offshore and avoidance schemes. "The scheme will take inspiration from the successful U.S. and Canadian 'whistleblowers' models and will complement our existing rewards scheme, with informants rewarded with a percentage of any tax taken as a result of their actions." The Times has suggested that whistleblowers would then pocket up to 25% of the extra tax raised in return.
Impact
He said: "HMRC will launch a new reward scheme for informants later this year, targeting serious non-compliance in large corporates, wealthy individuals, offshore and avoidance schemes. "The scheme will take inspiration from the successful U.S. and Canadian 'whistleblowers' models and will complement our existing rewards scheme, with informants rewarded with a percentage of any tax taken as a result of their actions." The Times has suggested that whistleblowers would then pocket up to 25% of the extra tax raised in return.
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