In a new report, Erin M. Collins calls on Congress to allow the tax agency to reallocate funds from its enforcement budget to its modernization program.

The tax agency directs users to file public records requests through ID.me, a tool that has sparked concerns in Congress and from privacy advocates.

The tax agency has taken steps to address the watchdog’s concerns over how AI is used to select audit cases.

A GOP policy rider zeroes out funding for government-run tax preparation software, a week after the agency said its free electronic filing program would be made permanent.

The 2024 free electronic filing pilot program will continue indefinitely, “inviting all states” to participate next tax season.

Following a report identifying racial disparities in audit selection, the GAO says the tax agency hasn’t conducted a “comprehensive review” of the rules and filters in its…

With IRA funds set to run out in FY2026, the tax agency says it will have to pare back its digitization efforts absent additional appropriations.

The congressional watchdog found new deficiencies in the tax agency’s security management, access and configuration management controls.

Danny Werfel said the agency is looking to employ AI solutions to improve customer service and enhance enforcement efforts.

Launch comes as the company has seen interest in artificial intelligence tools “spike” among its public sector customers.