US EditionBill Would Require IRS to Notify Taxpayers if Requesting Private Financial Info
- A new bill would require the IRS to notify taxpayers of specific information it seeks from third parties at least 45 days prior to requesting it.
- John Barrasso stated that the bill aims to protect taxpayer privacy and reputation, increasing IRS transparency.
- Currently, the IRS informs taxpayers when contacting third parties but does not disclose the specific information being sought.
- If passed, the bill would be enacted within 12 months, although its impact on IRS processing times is unclear.
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Bipartisan bill would require IRS to notify taxpayer if seeking private financial info
Taxpayers will have more control over how the Internal Revenue Service acquires their personal information if a newly-introduced bill becomes law. The bill does include an exception, however.
·Washington, United States
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