Washington, D.C. (March 2, 2026) – The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is signaling its strong support for a bipartisan bill which contains 63 provisions designed to improve tax administration and reduce the burdens on taxpayers and their preparers. The Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act, introduced by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), addresses important tax provisions that the AICPA has long-advocated for, including:
Sec. 101. Digitization of Tax Returns and Correspondence.
Sec. 102. Establishment of Dashboard to Inform Taxpayers of Backlogs and Wait Times.
Sec. 103. Expansion of Electronic Access to Information about Returns and Refunds.
Sec. 104. Expansion of Callback Technology.
Sec. 105. Expansion of Online Accounts.
Sec. 108. Individuals Facing Economic Hardships Informed of Collection Alternatives.
Sec. 405. Operations to Assist Taxpayers Experiencing Hardships During Lapse in Appropriation.
Sec. 504. Authority to Deny, Revoke, or Suspend Preparer Tax Identification Numbers.
Sec. 902. Establishment of Failure-to-Pay Penalty Safe Harbor for Individuals.
Sec. 903. Extension of Mailbox Rule to Electronic Submissions and Payments.
“The TAS Act is a meaningful step toward a tax system that better serves taxpayers and the advisors who assist them. By implementing modernized processes and addressing inefficiencies, this legislation would enhance taxpayer compliance, improve interactions with the IRS and reduce unnecessary administrative burdens, including through important provisions such as those found in the SAFE Act. Additional measures in the bill will help ensure the profession is well-positioned to meet taxpayers’ needs by establishing clear, minimum educational, ethical and professional standards for paid tax preparers,” said Melanie Lauridsen, Vice President of Tax Policy and Advocacy for the AICPA. “We appreciate the bipartisan leadership of Chairman Crapo and Ranking Member Wyden and support continued progress on the TAS Act.”
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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