Watchdog flags security issues with IRS-ICE data-sharing agreement
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said the DHS component fell short on safeguarding standards that hadn’t been resolved before the IRS process began.
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IRS data platform has problems with access controls, watchdog says
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration found issues with the cloud-based system, which hasn’t been fully integrated with an agency management access platform.
IRS cleared potentially ineligible providers for e-file program
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration found multiple cases of applicants approved for electronic filing that had tax compliance, possible criminal or citizenship issues.
Treasury watchdog pushes IRS to modernize work with unidentified payments
A new IG report made the case for the creation of an electronic management system so the IRS can better deal with billions of dollars in unidentified…
IRS overestimated Direct File costs last year by $45 million
A Treasury watchdog report found that the tax agency projected $61.2 million in costs for the free electronic filing tool in fiscal 2025 but spent just $16.2…
IRS faces inventory backlog, IT project delays this filing season, watchdog says
A memo from Treasury’s deputy inspector general for audit warns the tax agency that massive staff cuts and the government shutdown have put the IRS behind the…
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IRS still faces security challenges in aftermath of taxpayer data leak
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said the agency has taken steps in the right direction after a contractor shared thousands of tax returns with two…
IRS makes Direct File permanent, with plans for expansion
The 2024 free electronic filing pilot program will continue indefinitely, “inviting all states” to participate next tax season.
Taxpayer information is potentially at risk due to IRS oversight weaknesses, watchdog says
The review from the GAO found weaknesses involving information systems, contractor oversight, information sharing, and more.
IRS must improve oversight of third-party cybersecurity, watchdog says
GAO disagrees with officials that the agency needs further statutory authority to establish new security requirements for the IT systems of paid preparers and other filers.