Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairman Tim Burchett announced on April 9 a roundtable titled “The IRS Under Audit: A Review of Operations at the Nation’s Tax Collector.” The event is scheduled for April 15 at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C.
The roundtable will address ongoing challenges faced by the Internal Revenue Service, including delays in processing tax returns, issuing refunds, and responding to taxpayer inquiries. These issues have led to increased costs and frustration among American taxpayers. Lawmakers are expected to discuss potential legislative actions that could help modernize the agency.
"American taxpayers have long endured outdated and inefficient IRS operations. While the Biden Administration focused on hiring more auditors, the IRS fell behind other agencies in modernizing technology, improving operations, and protecting Americans data. I am ready and willing to partner with new IRS administrators to help the agency fulfill its core mission more effectively, and to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse within the agency," said Subcommittee Chairman Burchett.
Participants at the roundtable will include Dave Hinchman, Acting Director of Information Technology and Cybersecurity at the U.S. Government Accountability Office; Pete Sepp, President of National Taxpayers Union; as well as members of Congress. The discussion will be livestreamed for public viewing.
This review comes as Congress seeks ways to support improvements within federal agencies while ensuring accountability in government spending.
