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IRS Reduction Act

12/29/2022, 12:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8769

The Bill 117 hr 8769, also known as the IRS Reduction Act, aims to streamline and reduce the size of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in order to make it more efficient and cost-effective. The bill proposes a number of measures to achieve this goal, including reducing the number of IRS employees, consolidating offices, and implementing new technology to automate and simplify tax processes.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the reduction of IRS employees through attrition and early retirement incentives. This is intended to decrease the overall size of the agency and cut down on administrative costs. Additionally, the bill calls for the consolidation of IRS offices in order to eliminate redundancy and improve coordination among different departments.

Another important aspect of the IRS Reduction Act is the implementation of new technology to modernize and streamline tax processes. This includes the development of online tax filing systems, electronic payment options, and improved data analytics to identify and prevent tax fraud. Overall, the goal of the IRS Reduction Act is to make the IRS more efficient and responsive to taxpayer needs while also reducing the overall cost of running the agency. Supporters of the bill argue that these changes will lead to a more effective and customer-friendly IRS, while critics raise concerns about potential job losses and the impact on taxpayer services.

Congressional Summary of HR 8769

IRS Reduction Act

This bill rescinds all unobligated amounts appropriated by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 for the improvement of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

The Department of the Treasury must report on how the IRS plans to improve the efficiency of its services, including the processing of tax returns.

Current Status of Bill HR 8769

Bill HR 8769 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 2, 2022. Bill HR 8769 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 2, 2022.  Bill HR 8769's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 2, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8769

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
50
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
50
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8769

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8769

IRS Reduction Act
IRS Reduction Act
To rescind the funds appropriated to the IRS under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

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