Mr. Speaker, democracy works best when the American electorate is engaged and informed. Melissa Bean americandemocracyelectorate Change image and share on social
Taxpayers should not be coerced into giving up their privacy rights just to file their taxes. Melissa Bean coercefilegive Change image and share on social
And yet, if we don't, first and foremost, act responsibly with the national tax dollars that we have, we can't properly address those regional priorities that we would like to. Melissa Bean actaddressdollar Change image and share on social
As part of my efforts to fight identity theft, I worked with my colleagues on the Financial Services Committee to strengthen consumer protection with a reasonable notification requirement. Melissa Bean colleaguecommitteeconsumer Change image and share on social
I am the parent of teenagers, my daughters are 13 and 15, so the issue of Internet safety has been an important issue. I have been visiting middle schools to talk about some of the challenges that they face. Melissa Bean challengedaughterface share on social
Small businesses are the economic drivers of our country, providing the stimulus our communities need. Melissa Bean businesscommunitycountry Change image and share on social
Reports also suggest that Ernst and Young and other large tax preparation firms are sending tax returns overseas for processing. But the IRS has no control over tax information once it's been sent to India or another country. Melissa Bean controlcountryernst share on social
And I also serve on a caucus that addresses financial literacy for young people in this country. And it is so hypocritical that we want to talk to these kids about how to better manage their money when we are not doing a good job with our Nation's resources. Melissa Bean addresscaucuscountry share on social
The IRS is currently considering a rule that would make it easier for tax preparers to disclose the private information contained in tax returns - including name, address, Social Security number, employer, income, and charitable donations. Melissa Bean addresscharitablecontain share on social
We're all proud of the communities that we've built and are a part of, but we shouldn't accept lost time and unnecessary stress when traveling in them. Melissa Bean acceptbuildcommunity Change image and share on social