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Improving IRS Customer Service Act

USA119th CongressS-4302| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "Improving IRS Customer Service Act," seeks to significantly enhance the services provided to taxpayers by the Internal Revenue Service. A core provision requires the IRS to establish a public website dashboard displaying real-time information on phone wait times, including the number of callers waiting, longest wait times, and callback availability for various phone extensions. This dashboard will also provide monthly summaries of call statistics and an application programming interface (API) for external use, alongside information regarding significant delays in processing tax returns and other documents. The bill also mandates expanded electronic access for taxpayers to monitor their tax returns and refunds through a website and mobile application. This includes providing individualized, specific, and up-to-date information on whether a return has been received, processed, or suspended, along with details on refund issuance or reasons for processing delays. Furthermore, it requires the development of enhanced online accounts , allowing taxpayers to view documents sent by or filed with the IRS, respond to notices electronically, and grant authorized representatives access to their information, with safeguards against unauthorized disclosure. In an effort to improve taxpayer support, the bill expresses a sense of Congress that taxpayers should have the option to receive a callback for calls unanswered within five minutes. It also directs the IRS to establish a program to identify taxpayers experiencing economic hardship and inform them of available collection alternatives, such as partial payment agreements or offers-in-compromise. Finally, the legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the National Taxpayer Advocate to publish monthly performance statistics for local offices and provide an online tool estimating case resolution times, thereby increasing transparency and accountability.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5280
Improving IRS Customer Service Act
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5280
    Improving IRS Customer Service Act


  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7971: Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act
  • S 119-3931: TAS Act

Improving IRS Customer Service Act

USA119th CongressS-4302| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
This legislation, titled the "Improving IRS Customer Service Act," seeks to significantly enhance the services provided to taxpayers by the Internal Revenue Service. A core provision requires the IRS to establish a public website dashboard displaying real-time information on phone wait times, including the number of callers waiting, longest wait times, and callback availability for various phone extensions. This dashboard will also provide monthly summaries of call statistics and an application programming interface (API) for external use, alongside information regarding significant delays in processing tax returns and other documents. The bill also mandates expanded electronic access for taxpayers to monitor their tax returns and refunds through a website and mobile application. This includes providing individualized, specific, and up-to-date information on whether a return has been received, processed, or suspended, along with details on refund issuance or reasons for processing delays. Furthermore, it requires the development of enhanced online accounts , allowing taxpayers to view documents sent by or filed with the IRS, respond to notices electronically, and grant authorized representatives access to their information, with safeguards against unauthorized disclosure. In an effort to improve taxpayer support, the bill expresses a sense of Congress that taxpayers should have the option to receive a callback for calls unanswered within five minutes. It also directs the IRS to establish a program to identify taxpayers experiencing economic hardship and inform them of available collection alternatives, such as partial payment agreements or offers-in-compromise. Finally, the legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the National Taxpayer Advocate to publish monthly performance statistics for local offices and provide an online tool estimating case resolution times, thereby increasing transparency and accountability.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5280
Improving IRS Customer Service Act
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5280
    Improving IRS Customer Service Act


  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7971: Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act
  • S 119-3931: TAS Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted