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HR 10461118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2024

Policy Area: Taxation
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Aug 8, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2024 is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing issues related to tax preparation. Although the official summary and full text of the bill are not available, the title suggests the bill focuses on enhancing protections for taxpayers and improving the proficiency standards for tax preparers. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on December 17, 2024, but ultimately failed or expired without further action.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to improve taxpayer protections and tax preparer standards but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired in the 118th Congress.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is titled to emphasize taxpayer protection and the proficiency of tax preparers.
  • It was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • No official summary or full text is publicly available, limiting detailed analysis.
Who Benefits?

['Taxpayers who use professional tax preparation services', 'Tax preparers who may be subject to new proficiency standards', 'The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and related tax administration bodies']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full text and summary limits understanding of implementation details and costs', 'Unclear enforcement mechanisms or oversight provisions due to missing bill text', 'Potential administrative burden on tax preparers if new proficiency requirements were included']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means, which oversees tax legislation. The bill did not progress beyond committee referral and was marked as failed or expired as of the 2024-2025 legislative session.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the bill could lead to increased regulatory requirements for tax preparers, potentially affecting the cost and availability of tax preparation services.', 'Enhanced taxpayer protections might improve taxpayer confidence and compliance but could also increase administrative workload for the IRS.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of the bill's full text and official summary restricts comprehensive transparency and oversight. Stakeholders and the public cannot fully assess the bill's scope, enforcement mechanisms, or fiscal impact. This lack of information is a significant limitation for government transparency and informed public discourse.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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