Washington, D.C. (July 30, 2026) – Following the markup of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act, by the Senate Finance Committee, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has expressed its support of the bipartisan legislation to improve tax administration and reduce the burdens on taxpayers and their preparers and encourages the Committee to continue to pass additional tax administration proposals, such as the Simplify Automatic Filing Extensions (SAFE) Act.
The TAS Act was introduced by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) and addresses several 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. Extension of Mailbox Rule to Electronic Submissions and Payments
“The TAS Act represents an important step towards creating a more effective and taxpayer-focused tax administration system. This bill includes provisions that will strengthen taxpayer support while also helping ensure paid tax preparers meet minimal ethical and professional standards that reinforce Americans’ trust in our profession and in the tax system.” said Melanie Lauridsen, Vice President of Tax Policy and Advocacy for the AICPA. “While we are disappointed that some important tax provisions were not included, particularly the SAFE Act, we will continue to work with members of Congress to support common-sense solutions and remain hopeful that these provisions will be addressed in future legislation. We are grateful to members of Congress for their leadership and we support continued progress on the TAS Act and future tax legislation.”
About the American Institute of CPAs
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is the world’s largest member association representing the CPA profession, with 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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