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Ghost Preparers, AI Audits, and Fraud Victim Relief: Seven Tax Bills Just Moved, and Five Could Matter in New Mexico
Congress just advanced seven bills that change how the IRS operates, and five of them passed without a single no vote. This episode walks through what they would do — real penalties for ghost preparers, a theft-loss deduction for romance and impersonation scam victims, and oversight for AI-driven audit selection — and why they matter for New Mexico taxpayers. Full written analysis with citations: https://nm-legal.net/ways-means-tax-administration-bills-2026-new-mexico-taxpayers/
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