MilTax Awareness Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4631
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2023-07-13
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action: action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-07-13
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>MilTax Awareness Act of 2023</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that each member of an Armed Force receives an annual written notice about the availability of the MilTax program and other tax preparation assistance programs furnished by DOD.</p>

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4631 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Mr. Panetta (for himself and Mr. Steube ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To raise awareness of the MilTax program and other tax preparation services provided by the Department of Defense.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the MilTax Awareness Act of 2023 . 2. Promoting the MilTax program and tax preparation services (a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each member of an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department receives, not later than March 1 of each calendar year, an annual written notice by mail, electronic mail, or in person, of the availability of the MilTax program and other tax preparation assistance programs furnished by the Secretary of Defense. (b) Report Not later than the date which is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a written report to Congress regarding the rates of participation by members described in subsection (a) in the programs described in such subsection.