Bill to Clarify IRS Error Notices Cleared for Trump’s Signature

Legislation that would require the IRS to provide more information on math error notices to taxpayers is on its way to becoming law.

After clearing the Senate by unanimous consent Monday evening, the bipartisan legislation heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for a signature. It passed the House earlier this year as part of an ongoing effort in Congress to address some common tax administration challenges.

• The legislation would direct the IRS to include on math and clerical error notices a clear description of the error, and indicate on which line on a federal return it was made. The notices ...