Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act
Clearer Internal Revenue Service error letters and easier ways to fix mistakes
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Letters about tax return mistakes must name the exact problem, the line it is on, and why, not a vague list of guesses
- Each letter must show the step-by-step math of any changes and how they affect your refund or amount you owe
- The deadline to ask for a fix must be bold and easy to see near your address, and the letter must include a phone number to get your tax transcript
- If the change is undone, you will get a clear follow-up letter with an itemized list of what changed
- You can ask for a fix by mail, online, phone, or in person; a test program will send some letters by certified or registered mail to see what improves response. Changes begin for letters sent 12 months after the law starts
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Milestones
Became Public Law No: 119-39.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7168-7169)
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act
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