Houghton pushes nondisclosure bill in waning days of 106th Congress.

Issues related to Rep Amo Houghton's efforts to pass legislation that would make IRS prefiling agreements confidential are examined. Topics include Houghton's efforts to enlist the bipartisan support of Rep Sander M. Levin, exemptions from disclosure under I.R.C. section 6103(b), amendments to I.R.C. section 7121(a), and the Treasury Department's support of confidentiality for negotiated agreements with taxpayers.