H.R. 779 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to double the damages, fines, and penalties for the unauthorized inspection or disclosure of returns and return information.
Detailed Summary
Tax Snooping Prevention Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to double the dollar amount of civil damages available and the criminal fines for unauthorized inspection or disclosure of tax returns and return information.
Amends the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 to require the firing of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees who violate IRS policy on unauthorized inspection of tax returns or return information.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 1/31/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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