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AB 1519: Taxation: tax liability: collections.
What AB 1519 does, verified August 25, 2026
This bill requires employers to notify their employees about income tax filing assistance programs, including a free online tax tool called Direct File, which allows taxpayers to electronically file their federal taxes directly with the Internal Revenue Service. The notification must be made to all employees, starting January 1, 2026. The bill also makes conforming changes to the existing law that requires employers to notify employees about specified income tax filing assistance programs.
Bill journey
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Last action: Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX. pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX. pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2. |
| Aug. 20, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 20, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 18, 2026 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |