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Sponsor Says Tax-Preparer Bill Will Increase Transparency; Council to Consider Intro 12-31A
Summary
A sponsor described Intro 12-31A, which would require tax preparers to provide consumers with an itemized receipt and to give an itemized statement before providing services, in both physical and electronic formats. The sponsor said the bill protects both consumers and small-business owners.
A sponsor presenting Intro 12-31A described the bill as a consumer-protection measure requiring tax preparers to provide clients with an itemized receipt that lists charges and fees, and to give an itemized statement prior to providing services. The sponsor said the requirement would apply in both physical and electronic formats to ensure accessibility and reduce disputes over unpaid services.
Sponsor rationale: The sponsor said the proposal originated after a tax-preparation business owner alerted the office to a nonpayment dispute after services were rendered. The sponsor framed the bill as closing an accountability gap that protects both consumers and small-business owners by ensuring clear expectations about charges before work begins.
Discussion vs. action: The transcript records the sponsor’s floor remarks and an acknowledgment of cosponsors; the excerpt does not include the bill text, vote counts or final outcome.
