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IRS Act

1/25/2024, 4:30 PM

Summary of Bill S 3199

Bill 118 s 3199, also known as the IRS Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to make significant changes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness in collecting taxes and providing services to taxpayers.

One of the key provisions of the IRS Act is the establishment of a new independent office within the IRS called the Taxpayer Advocate Office. This office would be responsible for assisting taxpayers in resolving disputes with the IRS, providing guidance on tax laws and regulations, and ensuring that taxpayers are treated fairly and with respect by the IRS.

Additionally, the IRS Act includes measures to streamline the tax filing process, such as simplifying tax forms and instructions, and improving the IRS's online services to make it easier for taxpayers to file their taxes electronically. The bill also aims to enhance the IRS's ability to combat tax fraud and evasion by increasing funding for enforcement efforts and implementing new technologies to identify and prevent fraudulent tax schemes. Overall, the IRS Act seeks to modernize and improve the operations of the IRS in order to better serve taxpayers and ensure that the tax system is fair and efficient. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the outcome of the legislative process.

Congressional Summary of S 3199

Increasing Rightful Sentences Act or the IRS Act

This bill increases criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosures of taxpayer information.

Current Status of Bill S 3199

Bill S 3199 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 2, 2023. Bill S 3199 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 2, 2023.  Bill S 3199's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of November 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3199

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 3199

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3199

IRS Act
IRS Act
Increasing Rightful Sentences Act
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information.

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