Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act

This law requires the IRS to give taxpayers clearer and more detailed information when it finds a math or simple mistake on their tax return. The notice must explain exactly what the error is, which line of the return it's on, how the numbers were adjusted, and the deadline for asking the IRS to reverse any extra taxes charged because of the mistake. The law also requires the IRS to let people request that reversal in multiple ways, including by phone, online, in writing, or in person. Additionally, the IRS must set up a test program for sending these error notices by certified or registered mail and report back to Congress about how it goes.

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