Audit the IRS Act
Sponsored By: Senator Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced
Summary
Bar hiring or continued employment at the IRS for people with seriously delinquent tax debts. The bill would define that debt as an outstanding federal tax obligation with a publicly filed lien, with narrow exceptions for payment plans and certain appeals or relief requests.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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IRS ban on employees with tax liens
If enacted, this bill would bar people with certain liened federal tax debts from IRS jobs. A "seriously delinquent" debt would mean a federal tax debt with a public lien filed under section 6323. Debts on timely installment or compromise agreements, or debts with certain pending hearings or relief requests, would be excluded. The IRS would check current employees within six months and every year, and must check job applicants before hiring. The Office of Personnel Management would write any rules needed to carry this out.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
IA • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
TN • R
Sponsored 4/10/2025
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
FL • R
Sponsored 4/10/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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