Bill · H.R. 4267· House(119-HR-4267)
Get Your Money Back Act
- Introduced
- 6/30/2025
- Last activity
- 6/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Emilia Sykes
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Get Your Money Back Act," directs the Secretary of the Treasury to keep moving forward with the Direct File system. It requires the continued implementation of this free direct e-file tax return system established by the Internal Revenue Service. Additionally, for tax years starting after December 31, 2025, the Secretary must ensure all 50 States and the District of Columbia participate in the system.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Free tax filing provides direct financial relief and accessibility for low-income individuals.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill mandates federal oversight of state participation in the Direct File system.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
The bill reduces the cost of tax compliance for middle-class taxpayers.
The opposite
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2
The bill requires states to participate in the federal system, reducing state discretion.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Free Tax Filing: The bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to continue implementing a free direct e-file tax return system (Section 2(a)). This could benefit individuals by providing a way to file taxes without cost.
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Universal Access via State Participation: The Secretary is required to ensure that each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia participate in the free direct e-file tax return system for taxable years after December 31, 2025 (Section 2(b)). This ensures the system is available across the country.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Increase States Rights-2
- 12/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House
Laura FriedmanDemocrat · California
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York