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IRS Employees Must Return to Office to Clear Tax Return Backlog.

This bill mandates that all Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees currently authorized to telework due to pandemic policies must return to their physical offices. The goal is to accelerate the processing of delayed income tax returns, which should reduce waiting times for citizens' refunds and resolutions. This requirement remains in effect until the IRS Commissioner certifies that the entire backlog of tax returns has been eliminated.
Key points
IRS employees currently teleworking must return to their physical offices within 5 business days of the law's enactment.
The primary objective is to quickly eliminate the backlog of income tax returns, potentially speeding up refunds for citizens.
The return-to-office mandate lasts until the IRS Commissioner confirms all processing backlogs are cleared.
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Print number: 118_S_155
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Process start date: 2023-01-31
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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_S_155.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • IRS employees currently teleworking must return to their physical offices within 5 business days of the law's enactment.
  • The primary objective is to quickly eliminate the backlog of income tax returns, potentially speeding up refunds for citizens.
  • The return-to-office mandate lasts until the IRS Commissioner confirms all processing backlogs are cleared.
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. Kennedy, John [R-LA].

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 2025-12-26.

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