The IRS Can Pay an Informant's Fee of Up to

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Short Answer

The IRS can pay an informant's fee of up to % of the recovered tax, interest, and penalty amounts. The reward can be as high as % for information provided by a whistleblower.

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Definitions:

Payback Period

The length of time it takes for an investment to generate cash flows sufficient to recover the initial cost of the investment.

Initial Investment

The initial amount of money invested in a project or business, often used to start or acquire it.

Incremental Annual Revenues

The additional revenue a business generates from making specific changes, such as launching a new product or entering a new market, on an annual basis.

Scrap Value

The estimated resale value of an asset at the end of its useful life, often considered in depreciation calculations.