A bold new proposal could see UK workers financially rewarded for exposing tax-dodging bosses, as the government aims to tackle rising tax avoidance and close the country’s record £39.8 billion tax gap.
One X user posted: “If my boss is dodging tax and I can earn 25% for speaking up? I’m calling HMRC before lunch.” Others argued that the government should focus more on simplifying the tax code and resourcing HMRC to act more proactively.
What Happens Next?
The whistleblower scheme is set to launch later in 2025, with formal guidance and eligibility criteria expected to be released in the coming months. It will build on HMRC’s current reward programme, which already allows for limited financial rewards, but on a case-by-case basis.
For now, the message from the Treasury is clear: if you see tax dodging, speaking up could literally pay.
