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IRS Document Request: Destruction of 30 Million Tax Returns

The House of Representatives is demanding that the Secretary of the Treasury provide documents regarding the decision to destroy approximately 30 million paper tax returns by the IRS in March 2021. The aim is to clarify this situation, which may affect citizens' trust in the management of their tax data.
Key points
Request for disclosure of documents concerning the destruction of 30 million paper tax returns by the IRS.
14-day deadline for document submission, with limited redaction possible to protect IRS methods.
The goal is to increase transparency in the tax agency's operations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1283
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7]
Process start date: 2022-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Treasury to provide to the House of Representatives a copy of the Internal Revenue Service Small Business/Self Employed Division Decision Memorandum regarding the decision to destroy approximately 30,000,000 paper information returns around the time of March 2021, and any other memorandum related to the decision to destroy those information returns.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1283.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Request for disclosure of documents concerning the destruction of 30 million paper tax returns by the IRS.
  • 14-day deadline for document submission, with limited redaction possible to protect IRS methods.
  • The goal is to increase transparency in the tax agency's operations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 130.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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