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119th Congress · S. 5441 · Introduced

TAS Act

Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act or the TAS Act This bill makes various changes to federal tax administration, services, and dispute resolution. The bill also expands the U.S. Tax Court’s authority and establishes standards for certain paid tax return preparers. The bill expands electronic tax return filing and requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to digitize paper tax returns and correspondence. The bill also requires the IRS to establish a dashboard of call wait times, expand access to tax returns and other tax information, send quarterly tax delinquency reminders, and meet certain additional notice requirements. The bill expands the use of Tax Court small case procedures, expands the Tax Court's subpoena authority, and allows the Tax Court to adjudicate claims for a tax refund. The bill establishes a framework for who may obtain, use, and retain a tax return preparer identification number, including (1) qualification standards; and (2) authorities and requirements for denial, suspension, revocation, penalties for misconduct, and reinstatement. Finally, the bill extends certain tax deadlines for U.S. nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, increases various penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of tax return information, expands the authority of the National Taxpayer Advocate and IRS Office of Appeals, makes changes to the IRS Whistleblower Program, requires a study and report on requirements applicable to foreign financial accounts, establishes within the IRS the role and responsibilities of Business Child Care Liaison, and imposes on the IRS certain requirements applicable to taxpayers experiencing economic hardship.

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Sponsor

  • Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] · [R-ID] · C000880
    Rep-ID current · 8 terms · @MikeCrapo · 6 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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2023-01-03
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (13)

  • Joint Committee on Taxation (joint) · joint · Chairman · rank 1 · site
  • Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 7
  • Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 3
  • Health Care (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 12
  • Housing, Transportation, and Community Development (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 9
  • Securities, Insurance, and Investment (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (senate) · senate · rank 2 · site
  • Senate Committee on Finance (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1 · site
  • Senate Committee on the Budget (senate) · senate · rank 3 · site
  • Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 4
  • Taxation and IRS Oversight (senate) · senate · Ex Officio · rank 10

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District offices (6)

  • 251 E. Front St., Suite 205, Boise, ID, 83702 · 208-334-1776 · fax 208-334-9044 · 43.6086015,-116.1956172
  • 410 Memorial Dr., Suite 204, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402 · 208-522-9779 · fax 208-529-8367 · 43.4936265,-112.0425928
  • 313 'D' St., Suite 105, Lewiston, ID, 83501 · 208-743-1492 · fax 208-743-6484 · 46.422158,-117.028638
  • 275 S. 5th Ave., Suite 138, Pocatello, ID, 83201 · 208-236-6775 · fax 208-236-6935 · 42.8649373,-112.4428822
  • 202 Falls Ave., Suite 2, Twin Falls, ID, 83301 · 208-734-2515 · fax 208-733-0414 · 42.5776169,-114.47751
  • 610 Hubbard Ave, Suite 209, Coeur d' Alene, ID, 83814 · 208-664-5490 · fax 208-664-0889

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2002

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2002
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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1998
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null
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1991-09-06
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1996-11-12
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1996-11-12
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null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 1998

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1998
total_receipts
$183,143.00
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$358,889.00
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$9,331.00
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$0.00
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1997-01-01
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1998-12-31

Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (0)

none

Committees (1)

  • Finance Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-09-17T20:29:42ZReported Original Measure

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  • 2026-09-17Calendarsvia Senate
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 670.
  • 2026-09-17Committeevia Senate
    Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Crapo. With written report No. 119-145.
  • 2026-09-17Committee14000via Library of Congress
    Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Crapo. With written report No. 119-145.

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-09-22T05:38:24Z
    TAS Act
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to SenateRSS2026-09-22T05:38:22Z
    TAS Act
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to SenateRSS2026-09-22T05:38:22Z
    Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act
  • Official Title as Introduced2026-09-18T10:56:26Z
    An original bill to improve services provided to taxpayers by the Internal Revenue Service.

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Summaries

25 · 2026-09-17 · Reported to Senate

Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act or the TAS Act

This bill makes various changes to federal tax administration, services, and dispute resolution. The bill also expands the U.S. Tax Court’s authority and establishes standards for certain paid tax return preparers.

The bill expands electronic tax return filing and requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to digitize paper tax returns and correspondence. The bill also requires the IRS to 

  • establish a dashboard of call wait times, 
  • expand access to tax returns and other tax information,
  • send quarterly tax delinquency reminders, and
  • meet certain additional notice requirements.

The bill expands the use of Tax Court small case procedures, expands the Tax Court's subpoena authority, and allows the Tax Court to adjudicate claims for a tax refund.

The bill establishes a framework for who may obtain, use, and retain a tax return preparer identification number, including (1) qualification standards; and (2) authorities and requirements for denial, suspension, revocation, penalties for misconduct, and reinstatement.

Finally, the bill

  • extends certain tax deadlines for U.S. nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad,
  • increases various penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of tax return information,
  • expands the authority of the National Taxpayer Advocate and IRS Office of Appeals,
  • makes changes to the IRS Whistleblower Program,
  • requires a study and report on requirements applicable to foreign financial accounts,
  • establishes within the IRS the role and responsibilities of Business Child Care Liaison, and 
  • imposes on the IRS certain requirements applicable to taxpayers experiencing economic hardship.

Related bills

  • S 3931 (119) TAS Act
    Latest: 2026-02-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 7971 (119) Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act
    Latest: 2026-04-28 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 4302 (119) Improving IRS Customer Service Act
    Latest: 2026-04-15 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 9496 (119) End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
    Latest: 2026-10-14 — Message on Senate action sent to the House.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 5141 (119) A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the notice and review procedure with respect to multi-year bans on claiming credits.
    Latest: 2026-07-28 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 1868 (119) Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2025
    Latest: 2025-03-05 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 6323 (119) Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act
    Latest: 2025-11-28 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 7959 (119) IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act
    Latest: 2026-04-28 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 4639 (119) IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act
    Latest: 2026-05-21 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 5173 (119) Fairness in Foreign Filing Act
    Latest: 2026-07-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 655 (119) Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2025
    Latest: 2025-02-20 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 4071 (119) Child Care Tax Benefit Outreach and Assistance Act
    Latest: 2026-03-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 4752 (119) A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information, and for other purposes.
    Latest: 2026-06-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 4761 (119) Tax Court Parity Act
    Latest: 2026-06-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 9481 (119) RETURN Act
    Latest: 2026-06-25 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 5073 (119) Tax Complexity and Fraud Prevention Review Act
    Latest: 2026-07-22 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 5143 (119) A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify procedural requirements for penalties and disallowance periods.
    Latest: 2026-07-28 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 5162 (119) Strengthening Taxpayer Advocacy Act
    Latest: 2026-07-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 8208 (119) Taxpayer Advocate Continuity Act
    Latest: 2026-04-06 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 4881 (119) Unlocking Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Funding Act
    Latest: 2026-06-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 5072 (119) Taxpayer Transparency and Notice Act
    Latest: 2026-07-22 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 5144 (119) A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate installment agreement fees for certain individuals.
    Latest: 2026-07-28 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 5142 (119) A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the process for providing refunds to taxpayers.
    Latest: 2026-07-28 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 10512 (119) Child Care Tax Benefit Outreach and Assistance Act
    Latest: 2026-09-21 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

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