H.R. 5114 (109th): Tax Return Choice Act of 2006

Introduced:
Apr 06, 2006 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Rep. Melissa Hart [R-PA4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 6, 2006, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 06, 2006
Cosponsors
112 cosponsors (94R, 18D) (show)
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To limit the development or implementation of a return-free tax system.

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Last updated Apr 06, 2006.
2 pages

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4/6/2006--Introduced.
Tax Return Choice Act of 2006 - Prohibits the Internal Revenue Service from providing individual taxpayers with free electronic tax preparation and filing services except through the Free File program and the Internal Revenue Service's Taxpayer Assistance Centers, Tax Counseling for the Elderly, and volunteer income tax assistance programs.
Repeals the provision of the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 directing the Secretary of the Treasury to develop a return-free tax system.

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