H.R. 6523 (112th): ITIN Reform Act of 2012

Introduced:
Sep 21, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Sam Johnson [R-TX3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 21, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 21, 2012
Referred to Committee Sep 21, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that ITIN applicants submit their application in person at taxpayer assistance centers, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Sep 21, 2012.
6 pages

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9/21/2012--Introduced.
ITIN Reform Act of 2012 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Secretary of the Treasury to issue an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) to an individual only if such individual:
(1) submits an application for an ITIN in person at an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) taxpayer assistance center with required documentation, or
(2) submits an application in person outside of the United States to an IRS employee or a designee of the Secretary at a U.S. diplomatic mission or consular post with required documentation.
Exempts from this requirement military spouses and nonresident aliens claiming tax treaty benefits.

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