Protect Taxpayers’ Privacy Act
12/15/2023, 4:06 PMSummary of Bill S 1051
Bill 118 s 1051, also known as the Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to enhance the protection of taxpayers' personal information and privacy.The bill aims to achieve this by implementing several key measures. Firstly, it requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to take additional steps to safeguard taxpayer data and prevent unauthorized access. This includes implementing stronger encryption protocols and security measures to protect sensitive information.
Additionally, the bill prohibits the IRS from sharing taxpayer information with other government agencies or third parties without the taxpayer's explicit consent. This is intended to prevent the misuse or unauthorized sharing of personal tax information. Furthermore, the Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act includes provisions to increase penalties for individuals or organizations found to be in violation of taxpayer privacy laws. This is meant to deter potential breaches and ensure that those responsible for compromising taxpayer information are held accountable. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 1051 is to strengthen the privacy protections for taxpayers and ensure that their personal information is kept secure and confidential. By implementing these measures, the bill aims to instill greater trust in the IRS and the government as a whole when it comes to handling sensitive taxpayer data.
Congressional Summary of S 1051
Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act
This bill increases to $250,000 the criminal penalty for unauthorized disclosures of taxpayer information by federal employees and tax return preparers. It also lowers the evidentiary requirements for removal of employees from federal service who disclose tax return information without authorization.
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Current Status of Bill S 1051
Bill S 1051 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill S 1051 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 29, 2023. Bill S 1051's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 29, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1051
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1051
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1051
Protect Taxpayers’ Privacy ActProtect Taxpayers’ Privacy ActA bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to lower the standard for removing employees who disclose tax return information without authorization, and for other purposes.Comments
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