Congress·In Progress·H.R. 998

Clearer Internal Revenue Service error letters and easier ways to fix mistakes

Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act

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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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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

TaxesConsumer Protection

13 milestones26 actions

Nov 25, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-39.

Nov 25, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-39.

Nov 25, 2025

Signed by President.

Nov 25, 2025

Signed by President.

Nov 25, 2025House

Presented to President.

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act

Bill NumberHR 998

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPresented to President.

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