IRS Plans to Use New Funding to Modernize Tax Collection Through Technology, Not Just Hiring
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The IRS plans to use new funding to improve technology for collecting taxes, not just hiring more agents.
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Technology helps make enforcement more efficient by transferring work from agents to computers.
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The IRS uses data analytics on past returns, public info, and third-party data to identify potential noncompliance.
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More funding can improve taxpayer experiences through tools like chatbots and online portals.
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Proactive notifications about tax changes due to life events aim to help taxpayers pay what they owe.
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