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April 02, 2025 Smith: Trump Trade Actions Liberate America from Decades of Destructive Trade Policy

“These tariffs leverage the power of the world’s largest market to create a level playing field for American farmers, producers,…

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April 01, 2025 Ahead of Tax Day, House-Passed Legislation Slashes Tax Filing Red Tape, Including for Disaster Victims

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The IRS will be more responsive to taxpayer needs – including those impacted by natural disasters – under…

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March 31, 2025 Save Taxpayers Time & Money By Harmonizing Tax Filing Deadline Rules for Electronic Payments & Mail-In Payments

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during House debate on H.R. 1152, the Electronic…

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March 31, 2025 Congress Must Make Tax Filing Less of a Hassle for Disaster Victims

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during House debate on H.R. 517, the…

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March 31, 2025 Natural Disaster Victims Deserve Additional Time To Claim Tax Refunds

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during House debate on H.R. 1491, the Disaster Related…

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March 31, 2025 National Taxpayer Advocate Needs Clearly Defined, Reinforced Independence from IRS

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during House debate on H.R. 997, the…

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March 31, 2025 Taxpayers Shouldn’t Have to Jump Through Hoops To See Stolen Refund Checks Replaced

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during House debate on H.R. 1155, the…

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March 28, 2025 Five Key Moments: Hearing on Trade Negotiation Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In advance of the release of the Trump Administration’s America First Trade Policy, the Ways and Means Trade…

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March 28, 2025 Smith: Working Class Tax Relief Will Deliver A Second Trump Economic Boom

“Congress must act quickly to pass one, big beautiful bill to avoid a massive tax increase on working families and…

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March 27, 2025 ICYMI: Chairman Smith on Squawk Box: “We’re going to deliver for the American People.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box Wednesday to discuss the latest…

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