IRS

IRS underestimated cost of letting people file for free

The IRS’ direct file program was created to make things easier on taxpayers. Direct file, as its called, helps certain taxpayers file their tax returns for…

Management

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protests, Acquisition, Contracts, procurement

How legislators could make things a little easier for those companies working with the government

Contracting

Plan for AI to handle tax-return preparation

Artificial Intelligence

Resilient voice is key to improving the taxpayer experience

Commentary

IRS could tighten up plans for some of that extra ‘modernizing’ money

IT Modernization

Congress proceeds with $20B cut to IRS modernization fund in FY 2024 spending deal

Budget

The IRS launches Direct File, a pilot program for free online tax filing available in 12 states

Technology

White House wants Congress to give IRS back promised Inflation Reduction Act funds

Federal Newscast

IRS puts 125,000 high-income individuals not filing tax returns on notice, to recoup millions owed

Agency Oversight

Treasury, IRS set 50% return-to-office target for employees to meet ‘governmentwide’ standard

Workforce

February unfolds as IRS enters into its annual pressure testing

Workforce

The Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

Too many CRs will have catastrophic effects on DoD, Air Force official says

In today’s Federal Newscast: The undersecretary of the Air Force said the failure to pass all 12 regular appropriations will have catastrophic effects…

Federal Newscast

What whistleblowers will need from Congress in 2024

Improper payments, fraud in nearly every major federal program, contracting irregularities and false claims. These problems roll on and on, year after year.

Workforce

Thrift savings plan TSP written on a piggy bank.

TSP sends out info on recalculated life expectancy numbers

Federal Newscast

In today’s Federal Newscast: Some TSP participants can expect some information about recalculated life expectancy numbers. The VA plans new research using psychedelics to treat PTSD and depression. And billions in cuts to the IRS have just been accelerated.