IRS: Independent Legal Counsel for the Taxpayer Advocate
Also known as: National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill allows the National Taxpayer Advocate to hire their own legal team. This official works within the IRS but acts as a watchdog to help people who are having trouble with their taxes or the agency.
- Right now, the Advocate often has to use the same lawyers that represent the IRS. This change lets them have their own lawyers who report directly to them, making the office more independent.
- The goal is to make sure the Advocate can give better, unbiased help to taxpayers. By having their own legal experts, they can more effectively challenge IRS decisions that might be unfair to regular people.
- This update fixes a rule from 1998 to make it clear that the Advocate's office should have its own staff. It aims to strengthen the voice of the taxpayer within the federal government.
Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 85). (text: CR H1349-1350)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 85).
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1356-1357)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025
Sponsor
Cosponsors
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