What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 8299.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-04-15.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr8299/BILLS-119hr8299ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-04-21.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 8299

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Autofill Act of 2026: Pre-populated tax forms for easier filing

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Taxpayers can download forms like the 1040 with pre-filled wage and income data. Forms will be available in both printable PDF and software-compatible formats. Taxpayers remain legally responsible for checking and ensuring the accuracy of their returns. New deadlines ensure that income information is available to taxpayers by mid-February each year.

This bill creates a program allowing taxpayers to download tax forms that are already partially filled with their income information. It aims to simplify the tax filing process by using data already reported to the government.

Key points

Taxpayers can download forms like the 1040 with pre-filled wage and income data.

Forms will be available in both printable PDF and software-compatible formats.

Taxpayers remain legally responsible for checking and ensuring the accuracy of their returns.

New deadlines ensure that income information is available to taxpayers by mid-February each year.

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Introduced

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Additional Information

Autofill Act of 2026

Print number: HR 8299

Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]

Process start date: 2026-04-15

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