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Taxpayer First Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-928| Senate 
| Updated: 3/28/2019
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (2)
Susan M. Collins (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Taxpayer First Act of 2019 This bill modifies requirements for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding its organizational structure, customer service, enforcement procedures, management of information technology, and use of electronic systems. The bill includes provisions that establish the IRS Independent Office of Appeals to resolve federal tax controversies without litigation; require the IRS to develop a comprehensive customer service strategy; continue the IRS Free File Program; exempt certain low-income taxpayers from payments required to submit an offer-in-compromise; modify tax enforcement procedures that address issues such as the seizure of property, issuing a summons, joint liability, referral for private debt collection, and contacting third parties; establish requirements for responding to Taxpayer Advocate Directives; permanently authorize the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program; modify procedures for whistle-blowers; establish requirements for cybersecurity and identify protection; prohibit the rehiring of certain IRS employees who were removed for misconduct; allow the IRS to require additional taxpayers to file returns electronically; and increase the penalty for failing to file a return. The bill requires the IRS Commissioner to appoint a Chief Information Officer, modifies the requirements for managing information technology, and authorizes streamlined critical pay authority for certain IRS information technology positions. The bill also requires the IRS to implement an Internet platform for Form 1099 filings, a fully automated program for disclosing taxpayer information for third-party income verification using the Internet, and uniform standards and procedures for the acceptance of electronic signatures.
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Timeline
Mar 28, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 28, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2091)
Jul 1, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3151
Signed by President.
  • March 28, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 28, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2091)


  • July 1, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3151
    Signed by President.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 116-1100: A bill to institute a program for the disclosure of taxpayer information for third-party income verification through the Internet.
  • HR 116-1219: Clyde-Hirsch-Sowers RESPECT Act
  • S 116-240: Taxpayer Identity Protection Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2007: To require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program for the automated disclosure of taxpayer information for third-party income verification, and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-1902: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow officers and employees of the Department of the Treasury to provide to taxpayers information regarding low-income taxpayer clinics.
  • HR 116-1825: Improving Assistance for Taxpayers Act
  • HR 116-3151: Taxpayer First Act
  • HR 116-1905: To require notice from the Secretary of the Treasury in the case of any closure of a Taxpayer Assistance Center.
  • S 116-1876: Electronic Signature Standards Act
  • HR 116-1957: Great American Outdoors Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesBank accounts, deposits, capitalBusiness recordsCensus and government statisticsCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightConsumer creditCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDebt collectionDepartment of the TreasuryEmployee hiringEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIncome tax exclusionInflation and pricesInterest, dividends, interest ratesInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationRight of privacySocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsUser charges and fees

Taxpayer First Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-928| Senate 
| Updated: 3/28/2019
Taxpayer First Act of 2019 This bill modifies requirements for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding its organizational structure, customer service, enforcement procedures, management of information technology, and use of electronic systems. The bill includes provisions that establish the IRS Independent Office of Appeals to resolve federal tax controversies without litigation; require the IRS to develop a comprehensive customer service strategy; continue the IRS Free File Program; exempt certain low-income taxpayers from payments required to submit an offer-in-compromise; modify tax enforcement procedures that address issues such as the seizure of property, issuing a summons, joint liability, referral for private debt collection, and contacting third parties; establish requirements for responding to Taxpayer Advocate Directives; permanently authorize the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program; modify procedures for whistle-blowers; establish requirements for cybersecurity and identify protection; prohibit the rehiring of certain IRS employees who were removed for misconduct; allow the IRS to require additional taxpayers to file returns electronically; and increase the penalty for failing to file a return. The bill requires the IRS Commissioner to appoint a Chief Information Officer, modifies the requirements for managing information technology, and authorizes streamlined critical pay authority for certain IRS information technology positions. The bill also requires the IRS to implement an Internet platform for Form 1099 filings, a fully automated program for disclosing taxpayer information for third-party income verification using the Internet, and uniform standards and procedures for the acceptance of electronic signatures.
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Timeline
Mar 28, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 28, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2091)
Jul 1, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3151
Signed by President.
  • March 28, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 28, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2091)


  • July 1, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3151
    Signed by President.
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (2)
Susan M. Collins (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 116-1100: A bill to institute a program for the disclosure of taxpayer information for third-party income verification through the Internet.
  • HR 116-1219: Clyde-Hirsch-Sowers RESPECT Act
  • S 116-240: Taxpayer Identity Protection Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2007: To require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program for the automated disclosure of taxpayer information for third-party income verification, and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-1902: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow officers and employees of the Department of the Treasury to provide to taxpayers information regarding low-income taxpayer clinics.
  • HR 116-1825: Improving Assistance for Taxpayers Act
  • HR 116-3151: Taxpayer First Act
  • HR 116-1905: To require notice from the Secretary of the Treasury in the case of any closure of a Taxpayer Assistance Center.
  • S 116-1876: Electronic Signature Standards Act
  • HR 116-1957: Great American Outdoors Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesBank accounts, deposits, capitalBusiness recordsCensus and government statisticsCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightConsumer creditCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDebt collectionDepartment of the TreasuryEmployee hiringEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIncome tax exclusionInflation and pricesInterest, dividends, interest ratesInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationRight of privacySocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsUser charges and fees