HB997: National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025
- Introduced (completed)
- 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform to the intent of the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, as set forth in the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying Conference Report 105-599, that the National Taxpayer Advocate be able to hire and consult counsel as appropriate.
Plain-language summary
This bill amends the tax code to let the National Taxpayer Advocate hire and consult lawyers as needed. The National Taxpayer Advocate is an official within the IRS who helps taxpayers resolve disputes with the tax agency. The bill clarifies that this official has the authority to get legal advice, which Congress intended when it created this position in 1998. The bill is currently engrossed, meaning it has passed one and is ready for the other chamber to consider it.
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HB997: National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025