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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the mandatory delay in making certain refunds.

12/30/2022, 3:49 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6460

Bill 117 hr 6460, also known as the "Refund Timing Accuracy and Improvement Act," aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in order to adjust the mandatory delay in issuing certain tax refunds. The bill seeks to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the refund process for taxpayers.

Specifically, the bill proposes modifications to the current rules regarding the timing of refunds for taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). These taxpayers often face delays in receiving their refunds due to the complexity of their tax situations.

The proposed changes in Bill 117 hr 6460 would aim to streamline the refund process for these taxpayers, potentially reducing the wait time for their refunds. By making these adjustments, the bill seeks to ensure that taxpayers who rely on these credits receive their refunds in a timely manner. Overall, the Refund Timing Accuracy and Improvement Act is designed to address the challenges faced by taxpayers claiming the EITC and ACTC and to improve the efficiency of the refund process within the Internal Revenue Service.

Congressional Summary of HR 6460

This bill modifies provisions specifying the date for making refunds of the refundable portion of the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit to provide that no credit or refund of an overpayment resulting from such credits shall be made to a taxpayer before the earlier of the date on which the Internal Revenue Service completes a matching of information relevant to such credits and other wage information, or the 15th day of the second month after the close of the taxable year (i.e., February, for taxable years that are calendar years).

Current Status of Bill HR 6460

Bill HR 6460 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 20, 2022. Bill HR 6460 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 20, 2022.  Bill HR 6460's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of January 20, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6460

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6460

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6460

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the mandatory delay in making certain refunds.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the mandatory delay in making certain refunds.

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