Washington, D.C. (October 1, 2026) – President and CEO, Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) issued a statement following passage of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act in the Senate by unanimous consent:
“The Senate’s passage of the TAS Act is a significant achievement for taxpayers, tax professionals and the integrity of our tax administration system. This bipartisan legislation reflects years of thoughtful work by congressional leaders to address persistent challenges that taxpayers and practitioners encounter when interacting with the IRS and to advance practical reforms that make the system more efficient, transparent and responsive.
“The AICPA has long advocated for many of the provisions included in this legislation because they focus on transforming tax administration in ways that produce tangible benefits. Expanding electronic access to taxpayer information, digitizing correspondence and returns, improving online account functionality, increasing callback technology and providing greater visibility into IRS processing backlogs are common-sense reforms that will help taxpayers obtain the information they need while reducing unnecessary administrative burdens on practitioners who serve millions of Americans each year. These improvements are essential to building a tax system that operates more effectively for everyone.
“We are encouraged by provisions that strengthen taxpayer protections and reinforce confidence in the tax system, including measures related to preparer oversight and support for taxpayers facing economic hardship. Together, these reforms help promote fairness, accountability and trust while improving the overall taxpayer experience.
“We commend Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden and members of Congress from both parties for their leadership and commitment to meaningful tax administration reform. The passage of the TAS Act demonstrates that bipartisan solutions are possible when the focus remains on improving service, reducing complexity and ensuring the tax system works better for taxpayers, practitioners and the nation as a whole. The AICPA looks forward to supporting continued efforts to transform tax administration as we work with members of House to advance this crucial legislation to become law.”
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