H.R. 9499

Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act

Ways and Means Committee · Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY)

The bill would limit how long the IRS can assess taxes on fraudulent returns to cases where the taxpayer intentionally tried to evade taxes, rather than situations where a dishonest tax preparer altered a return without the taxpayer's knowledge. It would also expand penalties against tax preparers to cover false or fraudulent documents, even if they aren't actually submitted to the IRS.[AI-Generated]

Passed House with amendment (voice vote) 15 September 2026

Record as of 15 September 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

15 September 2026 Passed House with amendment (voice vote)
What's next: To the Senate (if and when it takes it up)
4 more actions
1. 15 September 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 15 September 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9499.
3. 15 September 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4. 15 September 2026 Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
8 September 2026 Reported by committee
8 September 2026 Placed on calendar (House)
2 more actions
1. 1 July 2026 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
2. 1 July 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
29 June 2026 Referred to committee
29 June 2026 Introduced in House

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