U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB10334: EFIN Verification Act of 2026
Status: In committee, September 16, 2026
To require validation of electronic filing identification numbers used to electronically file tax returns and other documents.
What the bill says
To require validation of electronic filing identification numbers used to electronically file tax returns and other documents.
From the introduced text, September 10, 2026:
A BILL To require validation of electronic filing identification numbers used to electronically file tax returns and other documents. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the EFIN Verification Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Validation of electronic filing identification numbers (a) Definitions For purposes of this section: (1) EFIN The term EFIN or electronic filing identification number means the unique identifier issued by the Secretary to authorize a person or entity to electronically file returns or other documents with the Secretary on behalf of taxpayers. (2) Return or other document The term return or other document means-- (A) any return of Federal tax, and (B) except as provided by the Secretary, any other document required to be filed with the Secretary under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (3) Specified validator The term specified validator means any entity (including software providers, State tax agencies, and financial institutions) if the Secretary determines that such entity having access to the program established under subsection (c) (and the information available through such program) is consistent with the purposes of this section. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's delegate. (b) Validation required (1) In general An EFIN may not be used to electronically file any return or other document unless the Secretary …
Sponsors
- Ron Estes (R, HD-004) · primary sponsor
- Jimmy Panetta (D)
- Blake Moore (R, HD-UT-1)
- Terri Sewell (D, HD-007)
Latest actions
- : Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
- : Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- : Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Tax administration and collection, taxpayers, Taxation, Internet, web applications, social media, Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Common questions
- What is HB10334?
- HB10334 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): EFIN Verification Act of 2026.
- What does HB10334 do?
- In its own words: To require validation of electronic filing identification numbers used to electronically file tax returns and other documents.
- What is the status of HB10334?
- In committee as of September 16, 2026. Latest action: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0. (September 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB10334?
- Ron Estes (R, HD-004), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB10334?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10334
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