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H.R. 9499

Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act

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

15 September 2026 | Passed House with amendment (voice vote)

What's next: To the Senate (if and when it takes it up)

Summary: 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.

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Posted 16 September 2026

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H.R. 9499 | Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act | Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) | Ways and Means Committee 📅 15 September 2026 | ✅🏛️ Passed House with amendment (voice vote) What's next: To the Senate (if and when it takes it up) Summary: 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]

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