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A bill to require validation of electronic filing identification numbers used to electronically file tax returns and other documents.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-23
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Catherine Cortez Masto
Catherine Cortez Masto
Democrat · NV · Senator
Votes with party: 79.1% (850 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2026-07-23

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Plain-English Summary

The IRS would be required to verify that electronic filing identification numbers are legitimate before allowing tax professionals and firms to use them to submit tax returns and documents online. This would help prevent fraud and identity theft by ensuring that only authorized people can electronically file taxes on behalf of clients. The measure affects tax preparers, accounting firms, and the IRS's ability to process electronic tax filings securely.

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