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Taxpayer Reimbursement for Audit and Legal Costs

This new law aims to protect taxpayers from unjustified costs related to tax audits and legal proceedings. If your gross annual income does not exceed $400,000 and you are not convicted of an audit-related crime, you may claim reimbursement for incurred fees and expenses. Additionally, if you win a court case against the IRS, you are entitled to reimbursement of legal and court costs.
Key points
Taxpayers with income up to $400,000 can get audit costs reimbursed if not convicted of a crime.
Legal and court costs are reimbursed for taxpayers who win a case against the IRS.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5014
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Frivolous Actions by IRS Agents Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5014.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Taxpayers with income up to $400,000 can get audit costs reimbursed if not convicted of a crime.
  • Legal and court costs are reimbursed for taxpayers who win a case against the IRS.
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 Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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.

CATEGORIES

Taxes Courts and Law