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Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 [S.3156]
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Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Orrin Hatch
Committee On Finance. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Hatch. With Written Report No. 114-298. on 07/12/2016
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 [S.3067]
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[Small Business ]
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for financial services and general government, including programs within the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the federal judiciary, the District of Columbia, and several independent agencies. Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Provides appropriations to the Department of the Treasury for Departmental Offices, including: Salaries and Expenses, the Cybersecurity Enhancement
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Boozman
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Boozman. With Written Report No. 114-280. on 06/16/2016
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Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act [S.2946]
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[Veterans ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
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[National Security ]
Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act This bill expands the definition of "law enforcement officer" under provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to include: (1) federal employees not otherwise covered whose duties include the investigation or apprehension of suspected or convicted criminals and who are authorized to carry a firearm; (2) Internal Revenue Service employees whose duties are primarily the collection of delinquent taxes and the securing of delinquent returns; (3) U.S.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2977-2978) on 05/18/2016
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Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2015 [S.283]
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Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2015 Requires the Internal Revenue Service standards and definitions in effect on January 1, 2010, for determining whether an organization qualifies for tax-exempt status as an organization operated exclusively for social welfare to apply to such determinations after enactment of this Act. Prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury, or any delegate of the Secretary, from issuing, revising, or finalizing any regulation (including proposed regulations), revenue ruling, or other guidance not limited
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/28/2015
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to preserve taxpayers' rights to administrative appeal of deficiency determinations, and for other purposes. [S.2809]
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to preserve taxpayers' rights to administrative appeal of deficiency determinations, and for other purposes. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish new procedures and requirements for administrative appeals of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) deficiency determinations. If the IRS determines that there is a deficiency with respect to a tax imposed, it may send a notice of deficiency to a taxpayer after: the taxpayer has been issued a letter of proposed deficiency that explains the basis
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/18/2016
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Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2016 [S.2789]
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Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to establish and operate the following programs free of charge: online tax preparation and filing software, a program for taxpayers to download third-party provided return information relating to individual income tax returns, and a program to permit individuals with simplified tax situations to elect to have the IRS prepare their returns. The IRS may not enter into any agreement which restricts its legal right to provide
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/13/2016
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A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the intentional discrimination of a person or organization by an employee of the Internal Revenue Service. [S.273]
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A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the intentional discrimination of a person or organization by an employee of the Internal Revenue Service. Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 10 years on any officer or employee of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) who willfully acts with the intent to injure, oppress, threaten, intimidate, or single out and subject to undue scrutiny for purposes of harassment any person or organization in any state: (1) based solely or primarily on the political,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Committee On The Judiciary Subcommittee On Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights And Federal Courts. Hearings Held. on 07/29/2015
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Biased IRS Audit Systems Prevention Act [S.2581]
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Biased IRS Audit Systems Prevention Act This bill directs the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to: (1) provide a taxpayer who is selected for an audit sufficient information regarding the reason the taxpayer's return was selected for an audit and to preserve such information for review; (2) document and record how many returns are selected for audit based on randomized selection, scoring under the Discriminant Index Function System, a determination by an IRS examiner, and other methodologies; and (3) repurpose resources for the National Research Program
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/25/2016
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Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2016 [S.2439]
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Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from rehiring any individual who was previously employed by the IRS but was removed for misconduct or whose employment was terminated for cause.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/12/2016
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Protecting Charitable Contributions Act of 2015 [S.2370]
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Protecting Charitable Contributions Act of 2015 This bill provides that the definitions and regulations in effect on January 1, 2015, relating to the substantiation of deductible charitable contributions in excess of $250, shall apply on and after the enactment date of the bill. The Internal Revenue Service shall not issue, revise, or finalize any regulation, revenue ruling, or other guidance relating to such definitions and regulations.
Sponsored by: Sen. Pat Roberts
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 12/08/2015
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IRS Accountability Act of 2015 [S.2345]
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IRS Accountability Act of 2015 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 to allow the removal or transfer of an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) senior executive employee based on performance or misconduct. The IRS must submit written notice to certain congressional committees of the removal or transfer of an employee and the reason for such removal or transfer. The bill provides for an expedited appeal of a removal or transfer to the Merit Systems Protection Board.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 12/02/2015
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Taxpayer Rights Act of 2015 [S.2333]
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Taxpayer Rights Act of 2015 TITLE I--TAXPAYER RIGHTS This title amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) require the Department of the Treasury, in consultation with the National Taxpayer Advocate, to publish a summary statement of primary taxpayer rights; and (2) in consultation with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), ensure that IRS employees are familiar with and act in accordance with such rights. Taxpayer rights include the right to be informed, the right to quality service, the right to pay no more than the correct amount of tax, the right
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Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 11/30/2015
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Philanthropic Facilitation Act [S.2313]
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[Nonprofit ]
Philanthropic Facilitation Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) expand the definition of, and requirements relating to, "program-related investments" made by private foundations to for-profit entities to further certain charitable purposes; (2) allow a judicial determination (i.e., declaratory judgment) as to whether investments in any entity qualify as program-related investments; (3) require expanded reporting by for-profit entities that receive program-related investments of their gross income, expenses, disbursements, and other
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Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Peters
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 11/19/2015
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EPIC Act End the Partisan IRS Culture Act [S.2246]
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EPIC Act End the Partisan IRS Culture Act This bill excludes employees of the Internal Revenue Service from provisions of federal personnel law allowing federal employees to organize, bargain collectively, and participate in labor organizations.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Scott
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 11/05/2015
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PURSE Act Preventing Unionization of Revenue Service Employees Act [S.2245]
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PURSE Act Preventing Unionization of Revenue Service Employees Act This bill excludes employees of the Internal Revenue Service from provisions of federal personnel law allowing federal employees to organize, bargain collectively, and participate in labor organizations.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Gardner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 11/05/2015
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No Bonuses for Tax Cheats Act [S.2215]
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No Bonuses for Tax Cheats Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from providing any discretionary performance award to any employee of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with respect to whom there is substantial evidence of misconduct or a seriously delinquent tax debt. Treasury shall consider such a denial or withholding of a discretionary performance award as an action necessary to protect the integrity of the IRS, for purposes of any collective bargaining agreement.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 10/28/2015
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An Act Making Appropriations to Stop Regulatory Excess and for Other Purposes, 2016 [S.2132]
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[Telecommunications ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
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[Children and Youth ]
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An Act Making Appropriations to Stop Regulatory Excess and for Other Purposes, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for financial services and general government; the Department of the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency; the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and several related agencies. Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016 Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides appropriations to the Department of the Treasury, including the Internal Revenue Service. Executive
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 251. on 10/06/2015
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016 [S.1910]
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[Small Business ]
[Insurance ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Economic Development ]
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for financial services and general government, including programs in the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the federal judiciary, the District of Columbia, and several independent agencies. Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2016 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Provides appropriations to the Department of the Treasury for Departmental Offices, including: Salaries and Expenses, Department-Wide Systems
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Boozman
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Boozman. With Written Report No. 114-97. on 07/30/2015
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USA Act Unified Savings and Accountability Act [S.1888]
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[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Taxes ]
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[Veterans ]
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[Poverty ]
[Property Tax ]
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USA Act Unified Savings and Accountability Act Requires: (1) the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy to issue guidance to federal agencies to reinvigorate the role of the competition advocate, (2) the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue government-wide savings goals for the strategic sourcing of goods and services by executive agencies required to designate or appoint a Chief Financial Officer, (3) the Chief Information Officer of each agency to submit to the OMB a report on potentially duplicative information technology investments,
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 07/29/2015
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Small Business Tax Compliance Relief Act of 2015 [S.1827]
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Small Business Tax Compliance Relief Act of 2015 This bill amends provisions of the the Internal Revenue Code relating to the taxation of small businesses to: allow small business entities with gross receipts not exceeding $10 million (currently, $5 million) to use the cash method of accounting and an exemption from the requirement to use inventories; eliminate restrictions on the depreciation of computers or peripheral equipment; extend the tax deduction for the health insurance costs of self-employed individuals; allow small business entities
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/22/2015