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A bill to provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for employment by the Internal Revenue Service.
7/30/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4826
Bill 118 s 4826, also known as the "Tax Debt Employment Eligibility Act," aims to prevent individuals with seriously delinquent tax debts from being employed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The bill states that individuals who owe a significant amount of unpaid taxes to the government will be ineligible for employment at the IRS.
The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that individuals who are responsible for enforcing tax laws and collecting taxes are themselves in compliance with their own tax obligations. By prohibiting individuals with seriously delinquent tax debts from working at the IRS, the bill aims to uphold the integrity and credibility of the agency.
If passed, this bill would require the IRS to conduct background checks on potential employees to determine if they have any seriously delinquent tax debts. Individuals who are found to have such debts would be disqualified from employment at the IRS. Overall, the Tax Debt Employment Eligibility Act seeks to maintain the trust and accountability of the IRS by ensuring that its employees are in good standing with their own tax obligations.
The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that individuals who are responsible for enforcing tax laws and collecting taxes are themselves in compliance with their own tax obligations. By prohibiting individuals with seriously delinquent tax debts from working at the IRS, the bill aims to uphold the integrity and credibility of the agency.
If passed, this bill would require the IRS to conduct background checks on potential employees to determine if they have any seriously delinquent tax debts. Individuals who are found to have such debts would be disqualified from employment at the IRS. Overall, the Tax Debt Employment Eligibility Act seeks to maintain the trust and accountability of the IRS by ensuring that its employees are in good standing with their own tax obligations.
Current Status of Bill S 4826
Bill S 4826 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2024. Bill S 4826 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 29, 2024. Bill S 4826's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 29, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4826
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4826
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4826
A bill to provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for employment by the Internal Revenue Service.
A bill to provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for employment by the Internal Revenue Service.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4826
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