Washington, D.C. (October 22, 2025) – The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) applauds the passage of the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act. On behalf of the AICPA, Vice President of Tax Policy & Advocacy, Melanie Lauridsen, issued the following statement:
“The IRS Math and Taxpayer Help Act represents common-sense reform that enhances IRS operations and improves the taxpayer experience. This new law directly addresses long-standing issues with how the IRS communicates and resolves mathematical or clerical errors on tax returns. By expanding access to abatement procedures and establishing a pilot program for better communication, this law provides greater fairness and due process, reduces confusion and stress and offers taxpayers improved access to remedies.
“This law will also allow practitioners to more easily offer streamlined support to their clients while reducing the administrative burden to the IRS and enhancing trust in the tax administration system. The AICPA is proud to have endorsed this legislation when it was introduced and applaud its progress toward becoming law.”
About the American Institute of CPAs
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is the world’s largest member association representing the CPA profession, with 397,000 members and a history of serving the public interest since 1887. AICPA members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education, and consulting. A founding member of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the AICPA sets ethical standards for the profession, attestation standards, and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and federal, state, and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination, offers specialized credentials, partners across the profession to build future talent, and drives continuing education to advance the vitality, relevance, and quality of the profession.
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BACKGROUND:
February 12, 2025 – AICPA Applauds House Ways and Means Committee Approval of Endorsed Legislation
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