Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the participation of staff of the Internal Revenue Service in conferences being carried out by the Independent Office of Appeals for the purposes of resolving a taxpayer dispute.
This bill proposes changes to how taxpayer disputes are resolved by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Specifically, it aims to limit the involvement of IRS staff in conferences organized by the Independent Office of Appeals, which is responsible for resolving disputes independently.
The changes would primarily affect taxpayers who are in disputes with the IRS and are seeking resolution through the appeals process. By restricting IRS staff participation in these conferences, the bill hopes to ensure that the appeals process is more impartial and fair, reducing potential conflicts of interest.
Introduced on March 27, 2026, the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for further review. It is currently in the initial stages of the legislative process.
