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Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act

USA119th CongressHR-6495| House 
| Updated: 1/7/2026
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to enhance taxpayer notification and privacy when the IRS seeks information from third parties. It mandates that if the IRS seeks information from third parties that has not been previously requested from the taxpayer and could reasonably be provided by them, the notice to the taxpayer must identify each specific item of information to be sought. Furthermore, the bill requires the IRS to provide the taxpayer with a reasonable opportunity , at least 45 days, to respond and furnish the requested information before contacting third parties, with extensions possible for reasonable cause. However, these requirements for specific itemization and a 45-day response period do not apply when information is sought for the collection of a tax liability or if the Secretary determines the information is necessary, irrespective of prior requests or the taxpayer's ability to provide it.

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Timeline
Jul 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2629
Introduced in Senate
Dec 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
Jan 7, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.
Jan 7, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-427.
  • July 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2629
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.


  • January 7, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.


  • January 7, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-427.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-2629: Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act of 2025

Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act

USA119th CongressHR-6495| House 
| Updated: 1/7/2026
The "Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to enhance taxpayer notification and privacy when the IRS seeks information from third parties. It mandates that if the IRS seeks information from third parties that has not been previously requested from the taxpayer and could reasonably be provided by them, the notice to the taxpayer must identify each specific item of information to be sought. Furthermore, the bill requires the IRS to provide the taxpayer with a reasonable opportunity , at least 45 days, to respond and furnish the requested information before contacting third parties, with extensions possible for reasonable cause. However, these requirements for specific itemization and a 45-day response period do not apply when information is sought for the collection of a tax liability or if the Secretary determines the information is necessary, irrespective of prior requests or the taxpayer's ability to provide it.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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

Timeline
Jul 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2629
Introduced in Senate
Dec 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
Jan 7, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.
Jan 7, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-427.
  • July 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2629
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.


  • January 7, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.


  • January 7, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-427.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-2629: Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted