HR. 451In Committee
FAIR PREP Act of 2025
Prohibit the IRS from preparing federal tax returns or refund claims, including through the Direct File program, while allowing certain existing free filing assistance programs to continue
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibit the IRS from preparing federal tax returns or refund claims, including through the Direct File program, while allowing certain existing free filing assistance programs to continue
Key points
- Prohibit IRS tax return preparation
- Prohibit Treasury electronic tax service contracts
- Allow Free File participation
- Allow Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-15 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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