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Streamlining IRS Operations Act
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2688
Bill 118 hr 2688, also known as the Streamlining IRS Operations Act, aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by implementing various reforms and modernizations. The bill includes provisions to streamline IRS operations, enhance taxpayer services, and strengthen tax enforcement efforts.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a new IRS Office of Cybersecurity to better protect taxpayer information and prevent cyberattacks. This office will be responsible for developing and implementing cybersecurity policies and procedures to safeguard sensitive data.
Additionally, the Streamlining IRS Operations Act seeks to improve taxpayer services by requiring the IRS to develop a comprehensive customer service strategy. This strategy will focus on enhancing communication with taxpayers, providing timely and accurate information, and improving overall customer satisfaction. The bill also includes provisions to strengthen tax enforcement efforts by increasing penalties for tax evasion and improving coordination between the IRS and other law enforcement agencies. This will help to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with tax laws and pay their fair share. Overall, the Streamlining IRS Operations Act aims to modernize and improve the operations of the IRS in order to better serve taxpayers and enhance tax compliance. By implementing these reforms, the bill seeks to make the IRS more efficient, effective, and responsive to the needs of the American people.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a new IRS Office of Cybersecurity to better protect taxpayer information and prevent cyberattacks. This office will be responsible for developing and implementing cybersecurity policies and procedures to safeguard sensitive data.
Additionally, the Streamlining IRS Operations Act seeks to improve taxpayer services by requiring the IRS to develop a comprehensive customer service strategy. This strategy will focus on enhancing communication with taxpayers, providing timely and accurate information, and improving overall customer satisfaction. The bill also includes provisions to strengthen tax enforcement efforts by increasing penalties for tax evasion and improving coordination between the IRS and other law enforcement agencies. This will help to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with tax laws and pay their fair share. Overall, the Streamlining IRS Operations Act aims to modernize and improve the operations of the IRS in order to better serve taxpayers and enhance tax compliance. By implementing these reforms, the bill seeks to make the IRS more efficient, effective, and responsive to the needs of the American people.
Congressional Summary of HR 2688
Streamlining IRS Operations Act
This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service to require that any tax return that is prepared electronically, but is printed and filed on paper, bear a code that can convert such return to an electronic format when scanned.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2688
Bill HR 2688 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 18, 2023. Bill HR 2688 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 18, 2023. Bill HR 2688's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of April 18, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2688
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2688
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2688
Streamlining IRS Operations Act
Streamlining IRS Operations Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require electronically prepared tax returns to include scannable code when submitted on paper.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2688
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