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Clear notice before tax agency contacts others about your info

Also known as: Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act

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Key Points

  • Before asking your bank, employer, or others for your info, the tax agency must mail you a notice that lists each specific item it plans to request, if they have not asked you first and you could reasonably provide it.
  • You get at least 45 days to send the info yourself, and you can ask for more time if you have a good reason.
  • These detailed notice and waiting rules do not apply when the government is collecting unpaid taxes or decides the outside information is necessary.
  • For most filers, this means a clearer heads-up and more privacy during tax checks; if you already owe, collectors can still move faster.
  • Takes effect one year after it becomes law.
TaxesData PrivacyConsumer Protection

Milestones

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Jan 7, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.

Jan 7, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-427.

Dec 10, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.

Dec 10, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Dec 5, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act

Bill NumberHR 6495
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.

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