Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act: Modernizing IRS and Protecting Citizens
This legislation aims to make interacting with the IRS easier by digitizing services, offering callback options, and providing clear online tracking for tax refunds. It eliminates installment plan fees for low-income individuals and introduces stricter penalties for fraudulent tax preparers.
Key points
Creates a public dashboard showing IRS phone wait times and introduces a callback feature.
Eliminates fees for setting up tax installment agreements for lower-income taxpayers.
Imposes stricter penalties on dishonest tax preparers, including those who steal refunds.
Pauses tax deadlines and waives penalties for Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad.
Allows independent contractors to voluntarily opt-in to tax withholding.
Status:
Introduced
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