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Tax Deadline Simplification Act

12/31/2022, 4:58 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4214

Bill 117 HR 4214, also known as the Tax Deadline Simplification Act, aims to simplify the tax filing process for individuals and businesses by consolidating and standardizing tax deadlines. The bill proposes to align the due dates for various tax forms, such as income tax returns, partnership returns, and S-corporation returns, to reduce confusion and streamline the filing process.

Additionally, the Tax Deadline Simplification Act seeks to provide taxpayers with more time to gather necessary documentation and information for filing their taxes by extending certain deadlines. This extension is intended to alleviate the stress and burden on taxpayers, especially during times of economic uncertainty or natural disasters.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to enhance communication between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and taxpayers by requiring the IRS to provide clear and timely guidance on tax deadlines and requirements. This transparency is aimed at improving compliance and reducing errors in tax filings. Overall, the Tax Deadline Simplification Act is designed to make the tax filing process more efficient and user-friendly for individuals and businesses, ultimately promoting compliance and reducing the likelihood of errors or penalties.

Congressional Summary of HR 4214

Tax Deadline Simplification Act

This bill requires individual estimated income tax to be paid on a quarterly basis.

Current Status of Bill HR 4214

Bill HR 4214 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 29, 2021. Bill HR 4214 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 29, 2021.  Bill HR 4214's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 29, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4214

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4214

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4214

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require estimated income tax installments to be paid on a quarterly basis.
Tax Deadline Simplification Act
Tax Deadline Simplification Act

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