A bill to require electronically prepared tax returns to include scannable code when submitted on paper, and to require the use of optical character recognition technology for paper documents received by the Internal Revenue Service.

2/7/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 452

Bill 119 s 452, also known as the "Electronic Tax Return Modernization Act," aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of tax return processing by requiring electronically prepared tax returns to include a scannable code when submitted on paper. This code will allow the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to easily scan and process the information contained in the tax return.

Additionally, the bill mandates the use of optical character recognition technology for paper documents received by the IRS. This technology will help the IRS quickly and accurately convert paper documents into digital format, making it easier to process and analyze the information.

Overall, the Electronic Tax Return Modernization Act seeks to streamline the tax return process, reduce errors, and improve the overall efficiency of the IRS. By implementing these technological advancements, the bill aims to make tax filing easier for individuals and businesses while also enhancing the IRS's ability to accurately process and analyze tax returns.

Current Status of Bill S 452

Bill S 452 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2025. Bill S 452 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 6, 2025. Bill S 452's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 452

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 452

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A bill to require electronically prepared tax returns to include scannable code when submitted on paper, and to require the use of optical character recognition technology for paper documents received by the Internal Revenue Service.A bill to require electronically prepared tax returns to include scannable code when submitted on paper, and to require the use of optical character recognition technology for paper documents received by the Internal Revenue Service.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 452

Todd Young

Indiana(Republican)

Raphael G. Warnock

Georgia(Democrat)

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A bill to require electronically prepared tax returns to include scannable code when submitted on paper, and to require the use of optical character recognition technology for paper documents received by the Internal Revenue Service.

Summary of Bill S 452

Current Status of Bill S 452

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 452

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 452

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 452

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 452

Todd Young

Raphael G. Warnock

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