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IRS Accountability and Taxpayer Protection Act
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1249
Bill 118 s 1249, also known as the IRS Accountability and Taxpayer Protection Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase accountability within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and to better protect taxpayers.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a Taxpayer Bill of Rights, which outlines the rights of taxpayers when dealing with the IRS. This includes the right to be informed, the right to quality service, the right to pay no more than the correct amount of tax, and the right to appeal decisions made by the IRS.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the IRS by requiring the agency to develop a comprehensive customer service strategy and to regularly report to Congress on its progress in implementing this strategy. The bill also includes provisions to strengthen cybersecurity measures within the IRS to better protect taxpayer information from cyber threats. Overall, the IRS Accountability and Taxpayer Protection Act seeks to enhance transparency, accountability, and taxpayer protection within the IRS. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the support it receives from lawmakers.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a Taxpayer Bill of Rights, which outlines the rights of taxpayers when dealing with the IRS. This includes the right to be informed, the right to quality service, the right to pay no more than the correct amount of tax, and the right to appeal decisions made by the IRS.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the IRS by requiring the agency to develop a comprehensive customer service strategy and to regularly report to Congress on its progress in implementing this strategy. The bill also includes provisions to strengthen cybersecurity measures within the IRS to better protect taxpayer information from cyber threats. Overall, the IRS Accountability and Taxpayer Protection Act seeks to enhance transparency, accountability, and taxpayer protection within the IRS. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the support it receives from lawmakers.
Congressional Summary of S 1249
IRS Accountability and Taxpayer Protection Act
This bill modifies procedural rules for the imposition of tax penalties by requiring, among other things, the approval of such penalties to be given in the pre-assessment process when a supervisor or higher level official has the discretion to give or withhold such approval.
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Current Status of Bill S 1249
Bill S 1249 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2023. Bill S 1249 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 20, 2023. Bill S 1249's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of April 20, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1249
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
18Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1249
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1249
IRS Accountability and Taxpayer Protection Act
IRS Accountability and Taxpayer Protection Act
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the procedural rules for penalties.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1249
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