Political Quotes

“I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of my bill, the IRS MATH Act. I thank my friend from Illinois (Mr. Schneider) for working with me on this commonsense legislation. Mr. Speaker, if the IRS finds a mistake on a tax return, such as when a taxpayer accidentally adds a zero to their reported income, the agency should clearly indicate that error to the taxpayer and explain why the refund is different than expected. However, current notices do not explain or contain helpful information, leaving millions of taxpayers confused about how and when to rectify the issue with the IRS. The IRS MATH Act ensures that the IRS clearly spells out errors on tax forms and helps taxpayers not only understand the mistake but also allows a challenge if they see fit. Filing taxes is already burdensome and time consuming. We can improve customer service by promoting open and transparent communication between the IRS and the taxpayer when a tax error is identified. Mr. Speaker, I will continue to work to simplify our tax filing system and push for full reauthorization of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act so that our families, farmers, and small businesses can keep more of their hard-earned money. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I thank Chairman Smith for allowing this bill to come to the floor.”