0
0
0
IRS Improper Payments Act
12/15/2023, 4:06 PM
Summary of Bill S 1054
Bill 118 s 1054, also known as the IRS Improper Payments Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address and reduce improper payments made by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Improper payments refer to payments made by the government that are incorrect, either due to errors or fraud.
The bill requires the IRS to conduct regular assessments of its programs and activities to identify areas where improper payments may be occurring. It also mandates the IRS to develop and implement strategies to prevent and reduce these improper payments. Additionally, the bill requires the IRS to report to Congress on its progress in reducing improper payments and to provide updates on any corrective actions taken.
Overall, the IRS Improper Payments Act aims to increase accountability and transparency within the IRS and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. By addressing improper payments, the bill seeks to protect taxpayer funds and improve the overall integrity of the IRS.
The bill requires the IRS to conduct regular assessments of its programs and activities to identify areas where improper payments may be occurring. It also mandates the IRS to develop and implement strategies to prevent and reduce these improper payments. Additionally, the bill requires the IRS to report to Congress on its progress in reducing improper payments and to provide updates on any corrective actions taken.
Overall, the IRS Improper Payments Act aims to increase accountability and transparency within the IRS and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. By addressing improper payments, the bill seeks to protect taxpayer funds and improve the overall integrity of the IRS.
Congressional Summary of S 1054
IRS Improper Payments Act
This bill directs the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to establish annual targets for reducing improper tax payments (i.e., a tax credit or refund that should not have been made or was made in an incorrect amount). The IRS must designate an official responsible for meeting such reduction targets and develop recommendations and legislative proposals designed to reduce improper tax payments.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill S 1054
Bill S 1054 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill S 1054 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 29, 2023. Bill S 1054's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of March 29, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1054
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 1054
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1054
IRS Improper Payments Act
IRS Improper Payments Act
A bill to reduce improper payments and eliminate waste in Federal programs, and for other purposes.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1054
Latest Bills
To prohibit the National Science Foundation from obligating or expending Federal funds to descope or decommission the Ocean Observatories Initiative instruments, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 9647July 14, 2026
FAIR Credit Act
Bill HR 9639July 14, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Bill HRES 1427July 14, 2026
Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act
Bill HR 9642July 14, 2026
Health Care Price Certainty for All Americans Act
Bill HR 9645July 14, 2026
Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto Medal of Honor Act
Bill HR 9595July 14, 2026
SABER Act of 2026
Bill S 4826July 14, 2026
SABER Act of 2026
Bill HR 9451July 14, 2026
AWARE Act
Bill HR 9381July 14, 2026
Limiting Excessive Government Obstruction Act
Bill HR 9653July 14, 2026
Simplify, Don’t Amplify the IRS Act
Bill S 1101March 12, 2024
Simplify, Don’t Amplify the IRS Act
Bill HR 2556December 15, 2023
