US HR7227

Bill

Taxpayer First Act of 2018

Introduced
12/10/2018

In Committee
12/10/2018

Crossed Over
12/20/2018

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Taxpayer First Act of 2018

AI Summary

This bill, the Taxpayer First Act of 2018, proposes several changes to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), including: Establishing an Independent Office of Appeals within the IRS to resolve tax controversies fairly and impartially. The bill sets forth the purposes, duties, and staffing of this new office. Requiring the Treasury Department to develop a comprehensive customer service strategy for the IRS, including plans to provide secure and efficient online and telephone services. Continuing the IRS Free File program to provide free online tax preparation and filing services to the lowest 70% of taxpayers by income. Modifying IRS procedures for seizing assets related to structuring transactions, excluding interest received in related actions, and clarifying rules for equitable relief from joint tax liability. Restricting the IRS's ability to share taxpayer information with non-IRS employees and contractors. Requiring the IRS to modernize its organizational structure and information technology systems. Enhancing protections for whistleblowers who report tax violations and providing incentives to combat identity theft refund fraud. The bill also includes various other provisions related to IRS employees, exempt organizations, the Tax Court, and electronic filing and payment systems.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Lynn Jenkins (R)*, John Lewis (D),

Last Action

Received in the Senate. (on 12/20/2018)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/7227/all-info

(19 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/7227/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr7227/BILLS-115hr7227eh.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr7227/BILLS-115hr7227eh.pdf.pdf
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr7227/BILLS-115hr7227ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr7227/BILLS-115hr7227ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1843	Clyde-Hirsch-Sowers RESPECT Act Restraining Excessive Seizure of Property through the Exploitation of Civil Asset Forfeiture Tools Act	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Related
HR2901	Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Permanence Act of 2017	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 2901 is laid on the table.	Related
HR3153	Electronic Signature Standards Act of 2017	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	Related
HR3860	IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	Related
HR5342	Improving Assistance for Taxpayers Act	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	Related
HR5362	IRS Information Technology Accountability Act	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3427)	Related
HR5376	Protecting Taxpayer Confidentiality Through Safeguards Act	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	Related
HR5377	Creating An Online Platform For Instant 1099 Submissions Act	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	Related
HR5439	To provide for a single point of contact at the Internal Revenue Service for the taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft.	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5439 is laid on the table.	Related
HR5443	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.	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5443 is laid on the table.	Related
HR5444	21st Century IRS Act Taxpayer First Act Short Titles as Reported to House Taxpayer First Act	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Related
HR5445	21st Century IRS Act	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5445 is laid on the table.	Related
HR88	Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment and Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Designation Act	Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.	Related
HRes831	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 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.B. 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.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Similar To
S1074	Electronic Signature Standards Act of 2017	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Related
S1958	IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Related
S3186	Taxpayer Identity Protection Act of 2018	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4844-4845)	Related
S3246	Taxpayer First Act of 2018	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Related
S762	IRS Whistleblower Improvements Act of 2017	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2101)	Related

Bill

Bill Name

Last Action

Type

HR1843

Clyde-Hirsch-Sowers RESPECT Act Restraining Excessive Seizure of Property through the Exploitation of Civil Asset Forfeiture Tools Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

HR2901

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Permanence Act of 2017

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 2901 is laid on the table.

HR3153

Electronic Signature Standards Act of 2017