Also, it's not like tax evaders, and rare animal smugglers, and cocaine dealers are going to want to give a completely honest accounting of their finances.
The measure also would pour $80 billion into the I.R.S. to bulk up the agency's enforcement arm and crack down on wealthy corporations and tax evaders.
Senators are hearing arguments in the case of Nevada Judge Harry Claiborne, a convicted tax evader, who has refused to give up his seat on the Federal bench. Linda Wertheimer has more.
After a lengthy debate, the Greek parliament has expected to vote later on whether politician should face a criminal investigation from mishandling an inquiry into suspected tax evaders with a Swiss Bank account.