21st Century IRS Act

The 21st Century IRS Act, also known as Bill 115 hr 5445, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at modernizing and improving the operations of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The bill seeks to address various issues within the IRS, such as outdated technology, inefficient processes, and inadequate taxpayer services.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of an independent office of taxpayer appeals within the IRS. This office would provide taxpayers with an avenue to appeal IRS decisions and resolve disputes in a fair and impartial manner. Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance cybersecurity within the IRS to protect taxpayer information from cyber threats.

The 21st Century IRS Act also aims to improve taxpayer services by requiring the IRS to develop and implement a comprehensive customer service strategy. This strategy would focus on providing taxpayers with timely and accurate information, as well as improving the overall taxpayer experience when interacting with the IRS. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to streamline IRS operations and reduce unnecessary paperwork and bureaucracy. This includes measures to simplify tax forms, improve electronic filing options, and enhance communication between the IRS and taxpayers. Overall, the 21st Century IRS Act is designed to modernize and improve the operations of the IRS in order to better serve taxpayers and ensure the efficient and effective administration of the tax system.