HR 5011 · 102th Congress · Taxation
Employment Tax Improvement Act of 1992
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.(1992-05-04)
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Employment Tax Improvement Act of 1992 - Title I: Procedures Applicable to Determinations of Employment Status - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise rules and procedures for determining employment status. Provides that if: (1) the taxpayer did not treat an individual as an employee for any period; and (2) in the case of periods after December 31, 1978, all Federal tax returns (including information returns) filed by the taxpayer are filed on a basis consistent with the treatment of such individual as not being an employee, then for purposes of employment taxes, the individual shall be deemed not to be an employee of the taxpayer unless the taxpayer had no reasonable basis for not treating such individual as an employee. Provides limitations for certain past Internal Revenue Service employment tax audits. Waives employment tax liability for reasonable good faith misclassifications based on common law rules. Makes such revised rules for determining employment status applicable for income tax purposes. Revises the employer's liability for employment taxes where the employer complies with reporting requirements. Title II: Provisions to Increase Compliance - Increases the penalty…
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Cosponsors (12)
11 Democrats1 Republican