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Read. Follow. Verify.Tax Administration Simplification Act
Record date · June 27, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill updates IRS rules to allow electronic submissions to be considered 'on time' based on the date they are sent, rather than when the IRS receives them. It also provides more flexibility for small businesses filing as s and shifts certain quarterly estimated tax payment deadlines.
Taxpayers and small business owners will have more predictable filing deadlines and greater flexibility to correct late tax elections, potentially reducing penalties for administrative errors starting in 2025.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Individual taxpayers
Individuals making quarterly estimated income tax payments will have adjusted deadlines for their second and third installments.
Small business corporations
S corporations gain more flexibility in filing elections and revocations, including the ability to request relief for late filings.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bill change when I have to pay my taxes?
What is the 'mailbox rule' for electronic filing?
What happens if I miss an S corporation election deadline?
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Modernization of IRS 'Mailbox Rule'
The bill explicitly codifies that electronic submission timestamps supersede IRS processing times, aligning tax law with digital filing realities.
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