Legis Daily

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a free on-line tax preparation and filing service and programs that allow taxpayers to access third-party provided tax return information.

USA115th CongressS-912| Senate 
| Updated: 4/24/2017
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (11)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Al Franken (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to establish and operate the following programs free of charge: online tax preparation and filing software, a program for taxpayers to download third-party provided return information relating to individual income tax returns, and a program to permit individuals with simplified tax situations to elect to have the IRS prepare their returns. The IRS may not enter into any agreement which restricts its legal right to provide tax return preparation services, software, or tax return filing services. An individual participating in the programs established by this bill must verify their identity to the satisfaction of the IRS.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Apr 24, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 24, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 27, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3511
Introduced in House
  • April 24, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 24, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • July 27, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3511
    Introduced in House

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3511: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a free on-line tax preparation and filing service and programs that allow taxpayers to access third-party provided tax return information.
Computers and information technologyDepartment of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Public contracts and procurementTax administration and collection, taxpayers

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a free on-line tax preparation and filing service and programs that allow taxpayers to access third-party provided tax return information.

USA115th CongressS-912| Senate 
| Updated: 4/24/2017
Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to establish and operate the following programs free of charge: online tax preparation and filing software, a program for taxpayers to download third-party provided return information relating to individual income tax returns, and a program to permit individuals with simplified tax situations to elect to have the IRS prepare their returns. The IRS may not enter into any agreement which restricts its legal right to provide tax return preparation services, software, or tax return filing services. An individual participating in the programs established by this bill must verify their identity to the satisfaction of the IRS.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Apr 24, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 24, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 27, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3511
Introduced in House
  • April 24, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 24, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • July 27, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3511
    Introduced in House
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (11)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Al Franken (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3511: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a free on-line tax preparation and filing service and programs that allow taxpayers to access third-party provided tax return information.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyDepartment of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Public contracts and procurementTax administration and collection, taxpayers