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Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2297| House 
| Updated: 4/12/2019
Brad Sherman

Brad Sherman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Katie Hill (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Tax Filing Simplification Act of 201 9 This bill requires 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, a program to permit individuals with simplified tax situations to elect to have the IRS prepare their returns, and a program to provide technical assistance and disclose federal income tax return information to states that provide or seek to provide state-level tax filing and preparation software. The IRS may not enter into any agreement that restricts its legal right to provide tax return preparation services, software, or tax return filing services. Individuals participating in, or accessing information from, the programs established by this bill must verify their identity to the satisfaction of the IRS. The IRS may not employ knowledge-based verification procedures to verify the identity of the individuals.
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Timeline
Apr 11, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1194
Introduced in Senate
Apr 12, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • April 11, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1194
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 12, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 12, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 116-1194: Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2019
Computers and information technologyDepartment of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Public contracts and procurementTax administration and collection, taxpayers

Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2297| House 
| Updated: 4/12/2019
Tax Filing Simplification Act of 201 9 This bill requires 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, a program to permit individuals with simplified tax situations to elect to have the IRS prepare their returns, and a program to provide technical assistance and disclose federal income tax return information to states that provide or seek to provide state-level tax filing and preparation software. The IRS may not enter into any agreement that restricts its legal right to provide tax return preparation services, software, or tax return filing services. Individuals participating in, or accessing information from, the programs established by this bill must verify their identity to the satisfaction of the IRS. The IRS may not employ knowledge-based verification procedures to verify the identity of the individuals.
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Timeline
Apr 11, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1194
Introduced in Senate
Apr 12, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • April 11, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1194
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 12, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 12, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Brad Sherman

Brad Sherman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Katie Hill (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 116-1194: Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2019
  • 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