- The IRS is outlining how it plans to use an infusion of $80 billion for improved operations.
- The agency is pledging to invest in new technology, hire more customer service representatives and expand its ability to audit high-wealth taxpayers. The money comes from the Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill that was signed by President Joe Biden last summer.
- Some Republicans have suggested, without evidence, that the money would help create a mob of armed auditors to harass middle-class taxpayers.
