S 5078 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Small Tax Case Threshold Modernization Act

The Small Tax Case Threshold Modernization Act raises the monetary limit for small tax disputes from $50,000 to $100,000, allowing cases within this range to be heard in a more streamlined court setting. This change directly affects taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service by expanding the scope of cases eligible for expedited proceedings. The bill also establishes an automatic inflation adjustment mechanism that will increase the $100,000 threshold annually starting in 2027 to maintain its real value over time. Additionally, the legislation updates the official title of the relevant tax code section to "Small disputes" to reflect the new higher limit.
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Introduced Jul 22, 2026 Last action Jul 22, 2026
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