S.1444

Federal employees with delinquent tax debt face ineligibility for employment and potential adverse actions.

The bill, titled the "Tax Delinquencies and Overdue Debts are Government Employees’ Responsibility Act" or "Tax DODGER Act," mandates that federal employees and job applicants certify they do not have seriously delinquent tax debt. It defines "seriously delinquent tax debt" as a federal tax liability assessed by the Treasury and collectible by levy or court. The bill also requires agencies to review public records for tax liens and allows agencies to request tax debt disclosures from the Treasury.