Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act
Clear notice before tax agency contacts others about your info
Legislative Progress
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.
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Milestones
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-427.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act
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