H.R.9499

Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act

Introduced·6/29/26

Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to penalize tax return preparers who improperly alter returns.

The Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to apply penalties to tax return preparers who improperly alter returns. It expands the definition of "return" to include various tax documents and administrative requests. The Act also ensures that the limitation period for assessments is not extended for victims of preparer fraud. Additionally, it makes a technical amendment related to the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act.

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Calendar

Jul 1

10:30 AM

House Committee on Ways and Means Hearing

History

Jul 1

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 1

House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.

Jun 29

House

Introduced in House