S. 1119 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayer notification of suspected identity theft.
Detailed Summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Secretary of the Treasury to notify a taxpayer of: (1) any unauthorized use of such taxpayer's identity (suspected identity theft) the Secretary uncovers during an investigation of false or fraudulent statements or tax returns; and (2) any person criminally charged under such investigation. Requires such notification to be given to the taxpayer as soon as practicable and without jeopardizing a tax fraud investigation.<br>
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2009: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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