H.R. 9501: AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026

This bill would require the Treasury Department to set up a pilot program within 180 days of enactment to test whether artificial intelligence can help the IRS spot tax fraud and incorrect tax returns.

What the pilot program would look for

The AI tools would be used to identify inaccurate tax returns, including returns that may be inaccurate because of:

• Identity theft
• Fraudulent claims for tax credits, deductions, or refunds by individuals or businesses
• Improperly prepared returns filed by a third-party preparer who is not properly identified on the return

How long it would run

The pilot program would have to run for at least 18 months and no more than 2 years.

What report would be required afterward

Within 180 days after the pilot ends, the Comptroller General would have to send a report to the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee. That report would describe:

• The total amount of improper refunds or reduced tax liability found through the pilot
• The total amount of money the government recovered because of the pilot
• How accurate the AI tools were at identifying fraudulent returns

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