HR 1493 · 95th Congress · Income tax

Taxpayer Protection Act

Introduced 1977-01-06· Sponsored by Rep. Hagedorn, Thomas M. [R-MN-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1977-01-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Taxpayer Protection Act - Title I: Protection of Tax Returns From Improper Disclosure - States that all returns made with respect to the taxes imposed by the Internal Revenue Code are confidential records. Provides that: (1) no such return shall be open to inspection; and (2) no information contained in any such return shall be disclosed. Authorizes inspections by the following persons: (1) the taxpayer or his authorized representative; (2) officers and employees of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, Department of Justice, and State and local government employees solely for purposes of enforcement and administration of the tax laws; and (3) the President of the United States in the necessary performance of his official duties. Increases the criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure of information under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. States that any person who knowingly receives any information or material which is disclosed or furnished in violation of the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of a felony and subject to a fine of up to $10,000, imprisoned for up to five years, or both. Title II: Cost-of-living Adjustment for Taxpayers - Pr…

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