Sen. Mike Braun Introduce Legislation To Reform The IRS

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WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Braun introduced the Simplify, Don’t Amplify, the IRS Act which includes necessary, common-sense reforms to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to promote transparency and efficiency in the agency. Congressman Tom Rice (SC-07) introduced the companion legislation in the House of Representatives.

“The IRS has a terrible track record when it comes to being good stewards of taxpayer money and protecting highly sensitive personal information, and has politically targeted conservative organizations. The IRS doesn’t need more power, it needs to be reformed to ensure that it serves the best interest of the American people. These reforms we’re introducing this week will do that,” said Senator Mike Braun.

“The IRS was intended to serve as a non-partisan organization to collect America’s taxes. President Biden supports regressive tax policies that weaponize the agency to target hard-working taxpayers and conservative organizations. Further, the current Administration champions overreaching reporting requirements that have the potential to harm main street banks and taxpayers everywhere,” said Congressman Tom Rice, House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member. “Before giving the IRS a dime of new funding, they must begin serving the best interest of American taxpayers. The legislation I introduced today, alongside Senator Braun, reforms the IRS and ensures they will act in good faith and accountability to the taxpayers who fund them.”

“Senator Braun should be applauded for introducing the Simplify, Don’t Amplify the IRS Act. This legislation implements common-sense reforms that holds the IRS accountable and protect taxpayers. For instance, the bill prohibits the creation of the IRS bank reporting regime being pushed by President Biden and repeals the Democrat ban on states cutting taxes. It ensures the IRS spends time helping taxpayers instead of wasting time on partisan union activity. It holds IRS employees accountable when they release private taxpayer information.”—Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform

 

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