The Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2026 limits the involvement of IRS staff in appeal conferences handled by the Independent Office of Appeals, which is the agency responsible for resolving disputes between taxpayers and the IRS. Under this bill, IRS employees (other than those who work specifically for the Independent Office of Appeals) cannot participate in these appeal conferences unless the taxpayer who requested the appeal agrees to their presence. The goal is to give taxpayers more control over who represents the IRS side during these dispute-resolution meetings, potentially creating a more neutral and taxpayer-friendly appeal process. The changes take effect immediately after the bill becomes law and apply to all conferences held after that date. This legislation affects any taxpayer involved in an IRS appeal and potentially changes how the IRS conducts its internal appeal process.
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