H.R. 5439
IntroducedTo provide for a single point of contact at the Internal Revenue Service for the taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft.
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Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5439 is laid on the table.
4/18/2018 • House
Summary
(Sec. 1) This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide a single point of contact for any taxpayer whose tax return has been delayed or otherwise adversely affected due to tax-related identity theft. The single point of contact must track the taxpayer's case to completion and coordinate with other IRS employees to resolve case issues as quickly as possible.
The single point of contact must consist of a team or subset of specially trained employees who: (1) have the ability to work across functions to resolve the issues involved in the taxpayer's case, and (2) are accountable for handling the case until its resolution.
Passed House amended • 4/17/2018
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
April 9, 2018
Committee Review
April 11, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Floor Debate
April 17, 2018
Passed Chamber
April 17, 2018
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