EFIN Verification Act of 2026
Latest action (10 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10334, the EFIN Verification Act of 2026, would require the Treasury Department to create a system for validating Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFINs)—the codes tax professionals and software providers use to file tax returns and other documents electronically with the IRS. Under the bill, an EFIN could not be used to file electronically unless the IRS had confirmed it was active and authorized. Electronic filing software would be required to check an EFIN's validity through this new real-time system before allowing any filing to go through. The IRS would also be authorized to share limited EFIN status information with "specified validators," such as software companies, state tax agencies, and financial institutions, to support this verification process.
The bill primarily affects tax return preparers, software companies that provide electronic filing systems, state tax agencies, and financial institutions involved in tax filing, since they would need to integrate with the new validation system. Taxpayers themselves are affected indirectly, as the change is intended to reduce fraudulent or unauthorized use of EFINs in the filing process. The new requirements would take effect for tax years beginning two years after enactment, and the provision allowing information sharing with validators would also take effect two years after enactment.
The bill was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Ron Estes, with Rep. Panetta as a cosponsor, and has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. As an introduced bill, it would need to be considered and approved by that committee, and then by the full House and Senate, before it could become law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 10, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10334 do?
- H.R. 10334, the EFIN Verification Act of 2026, would require the Treasury Department to create a system for validating Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFINs)—the codes tax professionals and software providers use to file tax returns and other documents electronically with the IRS. Under the bill, an EFIN could not be used to file electronically unless the IRS had confirmed it was active and authorized. Electronic filing software would be required to check an EFIN's validity through this new real-time system before allowing any filing to go through. The IRS would also be authorized to share limited EFIN status information with "specified validators," such as software companies, state tax agencies, and financial institutions, to support this verification process. The bill primarily affects tax return preparers, software companies that provide electronic filing systems, state tax agencies, and financial institutions involved in tax filing, since they would need to integrate with the new validation system. Taxpayers themselves are affected indirectly, as the change is intended to reduce fraudulent or unauthorized use of EFINs in the filing process. The new requirements would take effect for tax years beginning two years after enactment, and the provision allowing information sharing with validators would also take effect two years after enactment. The bill was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Ron Estes, with Rep. Panetta as a cosponsor, and has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. As an introduced bill, it would need to be considered and approved by that committee, and then by the full House and Senate, before it could become law.
- Has H.R. 10334 become law?
- Not yet. As of 10 Sep 2026, H.R. 10334 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10334?
- H.R. 10334 was sponsored by Rep. Ron Estes [R-KS4] (Republican-KS), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10334?
- Introduced (10 Sep 2026).
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