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Prohibiting Government Tax Return Preparation: Enhancing Citizen Autonomy

This new law limits the government's ability to prepare tax returns, with exceptions for existing assistance programs. This means citizens will need to rely on their own resources or private services for tax filing, potentially changing how they manage their tax obligations.
Key points
The government will be prohibited from preparing tax returns or refund claims for citizens, with specific exceptions.
This prohibition includes new electronic tax preparation services operated by the government, such as the "Direct File" program.
Existing tax preparation assistance programs, like the "IRS Free File Program" and qualified preparation programs, will remain available.
The law takes effect 30 days after enactment and applies to returns filed after that date.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_96
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2025-01-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FAIR PREP Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_96.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will be prohibited from preparing tax returns or refund claims for citizens, with specific exceptions.
  • This prohibition includes new electronic tax preparation services operated by the government, such as the "Direct File" program.
  • Existing tax preparation assistance programs, like the "IRS Free File Program" and qualified preparation programs, will remain available.
  • The law takes effect 30 days after enactment and applies to returns filed after that date.
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: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN].

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 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Taxes