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Audit the IRS Act: Employees with Serious Tax Debts Ineligible for Service

This bill aims to ensure that individuals with seriously delinquent tax debts cannot be employed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A seriously delinquent debt is defined as an outstanding tax debt for which a public notice of lien has been filed, unless the debt is being paid under an agreement or is subject to an appeal process. The goal is to enhance public trust by requiring IRS personnel, who enforce tax laws, to be compliant with those laws themselves.
Key points
Individuals with seriously delinquent tax debts (tax liens) will be ineligible for appointment or continued employment at the IRS.
This rule applies to all IRS personnel, including officers, employees, and contract employees.
The IRS Commissioner must annually verify that current employees meet this requirement and must check all new applicants before hiring.
Exceptions apply to debts being paid under an installment agreement or those currently under appeal or collection due process.
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Additional Information
Audit the IRS Act
Print number: S 4826
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2024-07-29