IRS: Electronic Filing and Payment Rules
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This bill passed the House with support and fixes a common problem for taxpayers, making it likely to move forward in the Senate.
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Gig workers who submit quarterly estimated tax payments electronically gain the same timing protection as paper filers, so a payment sent on the deadline counts as on time even if the IRS does not log it until days later. This reduces the chance of unexpected penalties for workers with irregular income who often file at the last minute.
“the date on which such return, claim, statement, or other document, or payment, is sent electronically by such person shall be deemed to be the date of delivery or the date of payment, as the case may be, regardless of the date on which the applicable agency, officer, or office receives or reviews such return, claim, statement, document, or payment”
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1355)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1152.
The Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act ensures that electronic payments or returns submitted by midnight of the due date are considered timely, regardless of whether the IRS waits to process or receive the payment the next day. The bill aims to harmonize rules with paper mail.
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved several IRS-related bills, including H.R. 1152, the Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act, that extend the 'mailbox rule' to electronically submitted tax returns and payments to allow the IRS to record them on the date they are sent.
The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously advanced several bipartisan bills, including the Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act. Speaker Mike Johnson noted the legislation aims to simplify the tax experience and protect taxpayers from late penalties due to processing delays.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act
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