Get Your Money Back Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 4267
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Taxation
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-09T17:01:44Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H.R. 4267: Get Your Money Back Act
Purpose
This legislation directs the Department of the Treasury to maintain and expand the Internal Revenue Service's free direct electronic tax filing system, known as Direct File, and requires states to join it.
Key Provisions
- Continuation requirement: The Secretary of the Treasury must continue operating the existing free direct e-file tax return system.
- State participation mandate: Beginning with tax years after December 31, 2025, all 50 states and the District of Columbia must participate in the system.
- The bill overrides any conflicting laws to enforce these requirements.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Establishes a legal obligation for the Treasury Department to sustain Direct File, removing discretion to end or limit the program.
- Introduces a new federal requirement compelling states and the District of Columbia to integrate with the federal direct filing system, which previously operated without such mandatory state involvement.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Requires ongoing resources and coordination by the IRS and state tax agencies to implement and maintain the system.
- Citizens: Aims to provide taxpayers with continued access to a free electronic filing option without third-party software.
- International relations: No direct effects identified.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The Internal Revenue Service and Department of the Treasury.
- State governments and the District of Columbia.
- Individual taxpayers who use or may use the Direct File system.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Raises questions about federal authority over state tax administration processes, as it compels state participation in a federal system.
- The mandate for state involvement could affect state autonomy in managing their own tax filing procedures.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
Cosponsors (2)
Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30], Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
Recent Actions
- 2025-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2025-06-30: Introduced in House
- 2025-06-30: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Get Your Money Back Act — issued 2025-06-30 — PDF (2 pages)