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IRS Employees Return to Office: Faster 2020 Tax Processing

New legislation mandates that Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees return to their offices. This aims to expedite the processing of outstanding 2020 tax returns. Until the backlog is cleared, employees will not be authorized to telework, and funds allocated to the IRS from another act will be withheld.
Key points
IRS employees currently teleworking must return to their offices within 5 business days of the act's enactment.
Telework will be prohibited until all outstanding 2020 tax returns are processed.
Funds allocated to the IRS from the Inflation Reduction Act will be withheld until the backlog is eliminated.
The goal is to accelerate tax processing, potentially impacting the timeliness of refunds and settlements for citizens.
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Print number: 118_HR_360
Sponsor: Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
Process start date: 2023-01-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

RETURN Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_360.

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 2023-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • IRS employees currently teleworking must return to their offices within 5 business days of the act's enactment.
  • Telework will be prohibited until all outstanding 2020 tax returns are processed.
  • Funds allocated to the IRS from the Inflation Reduction Act will be withheld until the backlog is eliminated.
  • The goal is to accelerate tax processing, potentially impacting the timeliness of refunds and settlements for citizens.
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. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9].

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 2025-12-25.

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