Autofill Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill creates a new IRS program that would pre-fill parts of your tax forms with income and wage data the government already has from employers and the Social Security Administration. You could then download those partially completed forms instead of entering every number yourself.
• The IRS must make your pre-filled forms available within 15 days of receiving the data, and the forms would come in two formats: a printable PDF you can fill out by hand and a digital file that works with tax preparation software like TurboTax or H&R Block.
• By February 15, 2027, the IRS would need to have a secure website up and running where taxpayers can download pre-filled 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ forms every year. Before that, by October 31, 2026, the IRS must set up data download standards and a demo server.
• You are still fully responsible for the accuracy of your tax return, even if the government fills in some numbers. Before downloading, you must acknowledge that you need to verify all the information.
• To make the system work on time, the bill moves the deadline for employers and agencies to file information returns (like W-2s) to January 31 each year and removes the option for extensions on those filings. This ensures the IRS has data ready before tax season starts.

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