IRS Legislation Strategy Differs in House, Senate: BGOV Tax

March 12, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC

House, Senate Split on Tax Admin Changes

There’s bipartisan interest in both the House and the Senate to pass tax administration legislation, but the two chambers are taking different approaches.

Senate Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and ranking member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) recently introduced a large package that touches on a multitude of IRS-related issues, while the House has taken a more piecemeal approach, taking up bills that address singular challenges.

The House has already had some success with their approach, with several House-passed bills becoming law. But a broader bill like the Crapo-Wyden package might get ...

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