Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB3335

Introduced
5/15/23  

Caption

To ensure the successful development of the electronic Income Verification Express Service of the Internal Revenue Service by amending the Taxpayer First Act to clarify that taxpayer identity verification is the responsibility of users of the system rather than the taxpayer, and for other purposes.

Impact

The implications of this bill are significant for both the IRS and financial institutions. By shifting the verification responsibility to the users, the bill could potentially reduce the burden on taxpayers who traditionally have to authenticate their identity when engaging with financial applications. Furthermore, the introduction of clear standards and guidelines will ensure that financial institutions handle taxpayer data securely and confidentially, addressing privacy and cybersecurity concerns that are increasingly paramount in the digital age. Ultimately, the success of this system would hinge on the cooperation and compliance of financial entities with the set standards.

Summary

House Bill 3335 aims to enhance the efficiency of income verification processes by establishing a framework whereby the responsibility of verifying taxpayer identity lies with users of the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) electronic Income Verification Express Service, rather than with the taxpayers themselves. This legislative measure proposes amendments to the Taxpayer First Act, thereby integrating updated standards and guidelines for financial institutions involved in income verification. The intent is to streamline the verification process to facilitate loan applications and other creditworthiness assessments while fostering taxpayer trust through enhanced security measures.

Contention

Despite its intentions to streamline processes, the bill could spark debates around the security of taxpayer information. Critics may question whether financial institutions can be trusted to uphold the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data, given past incidents of data breaches. Additionally, there may be concerns about the potential for misuse of taxpayer information if adequate restrictions and oversight are not implemented effectively. Hence, various stakeholders, including consumer advocacy groups, may push for amendments that enhance protections for individuals while balancing operational efficiency.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB4967

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for deductions for the performance of certain services by a taxpayer, and for other purposes.

US HB8067

Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act

US HB998

Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act

US SB1587

Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act

US HB3455

TSP Act Taxpayers and Savers Protection Act

US SB398

A bill to prevent the use of additional Internal Revenue Service funds from being used for audits of taxpayers with taxable incomes below $400,000 in order to protect low- and middle-income earning American taxpayers from an onslaught of audits from an army of new Internal Revenue Service auditors funded by an unprecedented, nearly $80,000,000,000, infusion of new funds.

US HB1163

Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act

US S2012

Mandates that any surplus state tax revenue received in any fiscal year be refunded to the taxpayers of this state on a proportional basis in relation to the personal income tax liability incurred by the taxpayers in that fiscal year.

US H7548

Mandates that any surplus state tax revenue received in any fiscal year be refunded to the taxpayers of this state on a proportional basis in relation to the personal income tax liability incurred by the taxpayers in that fiscal year.

US S0107

Mandates that any surplus state tax revenue received in any fiscal year would be refunded to the taxpayers of this state on a proportional basis in relation to the personal income tax liability incurred by the taxpayers in that fiscal year.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.