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IRS Accountability and Transparency Act

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 2981

Bill 118 s 2981, also known as the IRS Accountability and Transparency Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase accountability and transparency within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the government agency responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing tax laws.

The bill includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. One of the main provisions is the requirement for the IRS to provide detailed reports to Congress on its activities, including information on its budget, staffing levels, and performance metrics. This will allow Congress to better oversee the agency and ensure that it is operating efficiently and effectively.

Another important provision of the bill is the establishment of an independent oversight board to monitor the IRS and investigate any allegations of misconduct or mismanagement. This board will have the authority to conduct audits and investigations, as well as recommend changes to improve the agency's operations. Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve taxpayer rights and protections, such as requiring the IRS to notify taxpayers of their rights during audits and investigations, and providing additional resources for taxpayer assistance programs. Overall, the IRS Accountability and Transparency Act aims to increase accountability and transparency within the IRS, improve taxpayer rights and protections, and ensure that the agency is operating in the best interests of the American people.

Current Status of Bill S 2981

Bill S 2981 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2023. Bill S 2981 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2023.  Bill S 2981's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of September 28, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2981

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2981

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2981

IRS Accountability and Transparency Act
IRS Accountability and Transparency Act
A bill to require review of tax regulatory actions by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, and for other purposes.

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