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The IRS Cleanup Bill Finally Has Teeth

The IRS Cleanup Bill Finally Has Teeth

A bipartisan Senate package would reshape refunds, preparer rules, taxpayer rights, and how CPAs work with the IRS.

Larry Olson
July 28, 2026

Washington usually fixes the IRS with duct tape. This bill is closer to a full renovation. It touches refund tracking, Tax Court deadlines, preparer penalties, and even how practitioners log into client accounts.

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