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Introduced
03/29/2023
03/29/2023
In Committee
03/29/2023
03/29/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1051/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1051/BILLS-118s1051is.pdf |
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