NTU Backs S. 3931 Tax Bill, Citing 23 Reforms Ahead of July 30 Markup
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Updated · National Taxpayers Union · Jul 29
NTU Backs S. 3931 Tax Bill, Citing 23 Reforms Ahead of July 30 Markup
1 articles · Updated · National Taxpayers Union · Jul 29
Summary
National Taxpayers Union told the Senate Finance Committee that passing S. 3931 is a top priority, calling it the biggest tax-administration overhaul since 2019 and urging swift bipartisan approval at the July 30 markup.
At least 23 provisions match NTU priorities, including online IRS accounts showing up to six years of returns and correspondence, real-time call wait information, broader callback options and more digital responses to taxpayer inquiries.
NTU also pressed senators to preserve or strengthen taxpayer-rights provisions, including electronic supervisor approval for penalties, expanded Tax Court access and discovery powers, and stronger limits on IRS conduct in appeals and deficiency notices.
The group highlighted broader burdens the bill could address, noting Americans spent 6.93 billion hours and $476.8 billion complying with federal tax laws, while backing relief for gig workers, taxpayers abroad and victims of preparer fraud.
NTU said the package would modestly raise the 10-year deficit by $388 million but argued the long-term gains in IRS service, oversight and taxpayer protections justify moving the bill to a floor vote this session.