H.R. 9499 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act
H.R. 9499 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jun 29, 2026, sponsored by Nicole Malliotakis.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 29, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act This bill limits the amount of time the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has to assess taxes related to fraudulent or false federal tax returns where there is no intent by the taxpayer to evade taxes. As background, the IRS generally has three years from the date that a tax return is filed (statute of limitations) to assess taxes owed by the taxpayer for the tax year.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 29, 2026
- Passed the HouseSep 15, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sep 16, 2026)
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Committees
- Finance Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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