119th Congress
H.R. 10334: EFIN Verification Act of 2026
To require validation of electronic filing identification numbers used to electronically file tax returns and other documents.
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- Introduced (completed)
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- Passed Senate (not reached)
- To the President (not reached)
- Became law (not reached)
Summary
This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or a specified validator (e.g., software provider or state agency) to validate that an electronic filing identification number (EFIN) is authorized and active before a federal tax return or other document may be electronically filed with the IRS. (As background, an EFIN is assigned by the IRS to an individual or entity who is authorized to file federal tax returns and other documents on behalf of other taxpayers.)
Specifically, the bill requires (1) the IRS to develop a program to validate the status of an EFIN in real time, and (2) EFINs to be validated prior to the initial use and at intervals determined by the IRS.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Jimmy Panetta D-CAOriginal
- Blake Moore R-UT
- Terri Sewell D-AL
Who scored on this bill
- 1Ron Estes SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up3 events+18
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History
- Introduced in the House by Ron Estes.
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- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.