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…
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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…
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.
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IRS cyber deficiencies leave taxpayer data at risk, IG report says
American Rescue Plan Act funds have helped address the problem, but more is needed to modernize aging systems.
IRS under investigation for use of citizens’ phone location data
The inspector general is reviewing an IRS unit's subscription to a commercial database containing the phone location data of millions of citizens.
IRS identity theft trackers overlooked data breaches, report says
The report details how the IRS’s Return Integrity and Compliance Services organization didn’t record and monitor 89 external data breaches reported to it.
IRS CIO improperly delegated key IT spending responsibilities, watchdog says
A Treasury Department internal watchdog said that the IRS was not complying with FITARA in delegating responsibilities that are supposed to go to the CIO.