To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit audits based on Merchant Category Codes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires prohibition on audits based on merchant category codes Section 7602 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g)Prohibition of audits based on merchant. It relies on definition changes, tax rate changes, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Business and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Businesses and employers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires prohibition on audits based on merchant category codes Section 7602 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g)Prohibition of audits based on merchant...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires prohibition on audits based on merchant category codes Section 7602 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g)Prohibition of audits based on merchant.
Key Policy Areas
Business, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill requires prohibition on audits based on merchant category codes Section 7602 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g)Prohibition of audits based on merchant.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Thune (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Crapo, …
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