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Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5445 is laid on the table.
4/18/2018 • House
Summary
21st Century IRS Act
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish requirements for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding cybersecurity, the protection of taxpayer identities, information technology, and electronic systems.
With respect to cybersecurity and identity protection, the bill:
- requires the IRS to work with the public and private sectors to protect taxpayers from identity theft refund fraud,
- requires the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee to make recommendations to prevent identity theft and refund fraud,
- authorizes the IRS to participate in an information sharing and analysis center for identity theft tax refund fraud, and
- prohibits the disclosure of returns or return information to contractors or other agents for agencies that do not comply with confidentiality safeguards.
The IRS must develop and implement:
- online accounts to provide services to taxpayers and return preparers,
- a process for accepting electronic tax forms and supporting documents,
- an Internet platform for Form 1099 filings,
- a fully automated program for disclosing taxpayer information for third-party income verification using the Internet, and
- uniform standards and procedures for the acceptance of electronic signatures.
The bill also:
- establishes the position of IRS Chief Information Officer;
- limits redisclosures and uses of tax return information by individuals designated by taxpayers to receive the information;
- allows the IRS to require additional taxpayers to file returns electronically; and
- allows the IRS to pay fees for the use of credit, debit, or charge cards for tax payments if the fees are recouped by charging taxpayers.
Reported to House with amendment(s) • 4/13/2018
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
April 10, 2018
Committee Review
April 11, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Floor Debate
April 18, 2018
Passed Chamber
April 18, 2018
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (2)
Committee Reports (1)
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance matching grant program, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program for the issuance of identity protection personal identification numbers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow officers and employees of the Department of the Treasury to provide to taxpayers information regarding low-income taxpayer clinics, to provide for a single point of contact at the Internal Revenue Service for the taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft, to require notice from the Secretary of the Treasury in the case of any closure of a Taxpayer Assistance Center, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require electronic filing of the annual returns of exempt organizations and provide for making such returns available for public inspection, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection, and modernize the information technology of the Internal Revenue Service, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restrict the immediate sale of seized property by the Secretary of the Treasury to perishable goods, and for other purposes.
H.Res. 831
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5444) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5445) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection, and modernize the information technology of the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
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