Feenstra-led Bill to Protect Iowa Taxpayers Unanimously Passes U.S. House of Representatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help (IRS MATH) Act – introduced by U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) – unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

“If the IRS finds a mistake on a tax return – for example when a taxpayer accidentally adds a zero to their reported income – the agency should clearly communicate that error to the taxpayer and explain why a tax refund is different than expected. However, current notices do not contain helpful information, leaving millions of taxpayers confused about how or when to rectify an issue with the IRS,” said Rep. Feenstra. “My bill ensures that the IRS clearly spells out errors on tax forms and helps taxpayers not only understand the mistake but also challenge it if they see fit. With this legislative fix, we can improve customer service by promoting open and transparent communication between the IRS and the taxpayer when a tax error is identified.”

“When it comes to dealing with the IRS, taxpayers deserve fairness and accountability. Representative Feenstra’s legislation, the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act, will level the playing field for taxpayers by requiring individuals to be notified of any adjustments the IRS makes to their tax return due to a math error, explain what the error is, and give taxpayers 60 days to challenge that adjustment,” said Chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Jason Smith. “This bill is a win for taxpayers that will deliver better protection for Americans and greater accountability to the IRS.” 

The Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help (IRS MATH) Act would require the IRS to clearly communicate tax-filing errors to taxpayers, identify the item that is being changed, and explain why a tax refund is different than expected.

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