To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that contractors to whom return information is disclosed comply with confidentiality safeguards.
Protecting Taxpayer Confidentiality Through Safeguards Act
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the disclosure of tax returns or return information to a contractor or other agent of a federal, state, or local agency unless the agency requires the contractor or agent to provide certain safeguards to protect the confidentiality of the returns or return information.
The bill also requires the agency to conduct on-site reviews to determine compliance with requirements and meet certain reporting and certification requirements.
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 5445 is laid on the table.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5219)
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
Received in the Senate.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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