S. 5441

In plain English

Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act or the TAS Act This bill makes various changes to federal tax administration, services, and dispute resolution. The bill also expands the U.S. Tax Court’s authority and establishes standards for certain paid tax return preparers. The bill expands electronic tax return filing and requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to digitize paper tax returns and correspondence. The bill also requires the IRS to  establish a dashboard of call wait times,  expand access to tax returns and other tax information, send quarterly tax delinquency reminders, and meet certain additional notice requirements. The bill expands the use of Tax Court small case procedures, expands the Tax Court's subpoena authority, and allows the Tax Court to adjudicate claims for a tax refund. The bill establishes a framework for who may obtain, use, and retain a tax return preparer identification number, including (1) qualification standards; and (2) authorities and requirements for denial, suspension, revocation, penalties for misconduct, and reinstatement. Finally, the bill extends certain tax deadlines for U.S. nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held h

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