IRS Announces a ‘Soft Notice’ Approach Instead of Hitting Americans With Tax Audits

IRS Announces a ‘Soft Notice’ Approach Instead of Hitting Americans With Tax Audits
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building is seen in Washington on Sept. 28, 2020. Erin Scott/Reuters
Tom Ozimek
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said in its recently released strategic plan that while it’s planning to get tough on wealthier tax dodgers, it would adjust enforcement efforts for ordinary filers to rely more on “soft notices” rather than tax audits.

The IRS on Thursday released its 150-page plan (pdf) for how it will use the $80 billion cash infusion provided by Congress to provide “better service” to taxpayers, hire more staff, and focus its enforcement efforts on high-income filers.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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