Bill would overhaul how the IRS communicates with taxpayers
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Sponsor: Mike Crapo · Senator · ID
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Official title: TAS Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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The TAS Act would modernize IRS operations and add taxpayer protections without changing tax rates.
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What does this do?
The Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act directs the IRS to digitize paper mail and returns, publish a public dashboard on wait times and backlogs, expand online account tracking, and offer callback options instead of hold times. It also adds taxpayer-friendly changes like fee waivers for low-income payment plans, more notice about overdue taxes, expanded Tax Court powers, and stronger protections for whistleblowers and the National Taxpayer Advocate.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects individual taxpayers, especially low-income filers, people with overdue taxes, and Americans living abroad, as well as tax preparers, small business owners, IRS whistleblowers, and the Tax Court.
Why does it matter?
The changes would alter IRS procedures, communication methods, and enforcement practices, affecting how taxpayers interact with and are treated by the agency.
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Based on the “Reported to Senate” text of Sep 17, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 17, 2026
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Sep 17, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 670.