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TAS Act

S. 5441 Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) In committee
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  1. Introduced Sep 17
  2. Committee Sep 17
  3. Passed Senate Next
  4. Passed House Not yet
  5. To President Not yet
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In committee, Sep 17, 2026Next: Senate vote
41d ago Sep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 670.
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Summary

Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act or the TAS Act

Full summary16 paragraphs

This bill makes various changes to federal tax administration, services, and dispute resolution. The bill also expands the U.S. Tax Court’s authority and establishes standards for certain paid tax return preparers.

The bill expands electronic tax return filing and requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to digitize paper tax returns and correspondence. The bill also requires the IRS to

- establish a dashboard of call wait times,

- expand access to tax returns and other tax information,

- send quarterly tax delinquency reminders, and

- meet certain additional notice requirements.

The bill expands the use of Tax Court small case procedures, expands the Tax Court's subpoena authority, and allows the Tax Court to adjudicate claims for a tax refund.

The bill establishes a framework for who may obtain, use, and retain a tax return preparer identification number, including (1) qualification standards; and (2) authorities and requirements for denial, suspension, revocation, penalties for misconduct, and reinstatement.

Finally, the bill

- extends certain tax deadlines for U.S. nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad,

- increases various penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of tax return information,

- expands the authority of the National Taxpayer Advocate and IRS Office of Appeals,

- makes changes to the IRS Whistleblower Program,

- requires a study and report on requirements applicable to foreign financial accounts,

- establishes within the IRS the role and responsibilities of Business Child Care Liaison, and

- imposes on the IRS certain requirements applicable to taxpayers experiencing economic hardship.

Library of Congress summary, Sep 17, 2026

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  • Reported to SenateSep 17, 2026

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