Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2026
Sponsored by De La Cruz, Monica (Republican-TX-15) · House · Introduced Mar 27, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill would restrict Internal Revenue Service (IRS) staff participation in appeals conferences handled by the IRS's Independent Office of Appeals, which is the agency that resolves disputes between taxpayers and the IRS. The intent is to create greater independence in the appeals process by limiting the involvement of the IRS personnel who originally assessed the tax.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
Mar 27, 2026
In Committee
Mar 27, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
De La Cruz, Monica
Independent · TX-15
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