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Cassidy, Warren Introduce Legislation to Simplify IRS Notices, Help Taxpayers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Health (IRS MATH) Act, legislation that aims to simplify IRS notices and help taxpayers understand and address math error corrections."The IRS is confusing enough," said Dr. Cassidy. "If there’s a mistake on a tax return, the IRS needs to explain it in plain English and there must be clear lines of communication. Taxpayers should have every opportunity to keep their hard-earned income.""Filing your taxes can get confusing — and...
ICYMI: Cassidy Calls Out the Washington Post Editorial Board on Energy, Trade Policy
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) took a stand against the Washington Post Editorial Board's stance on energy and trade policy in a recent Letter to the Editor. Dr. Cassidy criticized the board for their bias and shortsighted analysis, particularly in relation to climate and trade matters.In his letter, Dr. Cassidy highlighted the importance of bipartisan efforts in environmental policy, stating, "Democrats don’t have a monopoly on environmental policy." He emphasized the significance of the Foreign Pollution Fee Act, a proposal he co-introduced with...