Electronic Filing Improvement and Logistical Efficiency Act of 2025

HR 6458 requires the IRS to implement a fully automated electronic filing system for employment tax returns (like Form 941) within one year of enactment, starting with the adjusted quarterly return (Form 941-X). Employers who file all employment taxes electronically for the first time in a quarter receive a $1,000 tax credit, with an additional $1,000 available in the following year for continued electronic filing. Employers filing paper returns face a $250 user fee (effective two years after enactment), though exceptions apply for rural access issues, emergencies, or first-time filers. The bill directly affects businesses required to file employment tax returns, aiming to replace paper-based processes with electronic filing as the standard.