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US S1051

US S1051
Protect Taxpayers’ Privacy Act


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Introduced
03/29/2023
In Committee
03/29/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to lower the standard for removing employees who disclose tax return information without authorization, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act, aims to strengthen the penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information. It amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the maximum fine for such disclosures from $5,000 to $250,000 for government employees and from $1,000 ($100,000 for tax return preparers) to $250,000. Additionally, the bill lowers the standard for removing federal employees who disclose tax return information without authorization, making it easier to terminate their employment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 03/29/2023)

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