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RepublicanBill · H.R. 10334· House(119-HR-10334)

EFIN Verification Act of 2026

Rep. Estes
Age: 70 years
Kansas
Introduced
9/10/2026
Last activity
9/16/2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Sponsored by
Ron Estes
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 2
Taxation
  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill is called the EFIN Verification Act of 2026. It requires the validation of electronic filing identification numbers, known as EFINs, before they can be used to electronically file tax returns and other documents. The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to develop a validation program and a real-time validation system for these numbers. Electronic filing software must require EFIN validation prior to filing any returns or documents. The bill also authorizes the Secretary to disclose necessary information to specified validators to carry out this verification process.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5

    The bill enhances consumer protection by ensuring only authorized entities can electronically file tax documents.

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+4

    The bill increases security for the tax filing process through real-time EFIN validation.

  • Does this give people more control over their personal data?+3

    By validating EFINs, the bill helps ensure that tax-related documents are being handled by authorized entities, potentially protecting taxpayer data.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3

    Tax preparation software providers and authorized entities face new compliance and operational burdens.

  • Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-2

    The requirement for real-time validation and potential information disclosure may be viewed as a minor expansion of government oversight on financial filing entities.