Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews Act
Supervisors must approve tax penalties before letters go out
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- The tax agency must get written approval from an employee’s direct boss before sending you any penalty letter.
- It clearly defines “immediate supervisor” as the person the employee reports to, so there’s no confusion about who must sign off.
- This change aims to cut down on rushed or mistaken penalties and add accountability before you’re told you owe extra.
- It starts for notices and penalties after December 31, 2025, and does not undo past penalties or letters.
- It does not change how much tax you owe—only the steps the agency must take before it says you owe a penalty.
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Milestones
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 H4940-4941)
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. (text: CR H4940-4941)
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. 5346.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews Act
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