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Protecting Adopting Families from Tax Audits

This act aims to increase transparency in how the tax authority audits individuals claiming the adoption tax credit. This will provide citizens with better insight into audit practices and potential differences in taxpayer treatment. It is intended to help ensure fairness and predictability in tax filings for adopting families.
Key points
The tax authority will be required to report annually to Congress on the audit rates of individuals claiming the adoption tax credit, compared to other taxpayers.
Reports will include detailed data, such as breakdowns by state, joint returns, and other return types.
The act also mandates a report on general audit practices for various tax credits, aiming to reveal any potential inequalities in taxpayer treatment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9612
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
Process start date: 2022-12-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Adopting Families from Audits Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9612.

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 2022-12-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The tax authority will be required to report annually to Congress on the audit rates of individuals claiming the adoption tax credit, compared to other taxpayers.
  • Reports will include detailed data, such as breakdowns by state, joint returns, and other return types.
  • The act also mandates a report on general audit practices for various tax credits, aiming to reveal any potential inequalities in taxpayer treatment.
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. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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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