Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act

This bill requires the IRS to give taxpayers more detailed information when they make math or clerical errors on their tax returns. When the IRS sends a notice about an error, it must clearly explain what type of error was made, which line on the tax return had the error, show the math for any corrections, and include a phone number and deadline for disputing the assessment. The IRS must also provide multiple ways for taxpayers to request that error-related taxes be removed, including by writing, calling, going online, or visiting in person. The bill also creates a test program where some error notices would be sent by certified or registered mail, and requires the IRS to report to Congress about how this test program works.

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