IRS Upgrading 6-10-25

President Trump's agenda for the IRS during his potential second term, as indicated by his public statements and policy proposals, focuses on several key areas, including potential modernization, budget cuts, and exploring fundamental changes to the tax system.  

Here's a breakdown of the key elements of the Trump agenda concerning the IRS:

1. IRS Budget and Staffing:

• Budget Cuts: The Trump administration has consistently proposed significant cuts to the IRS budget. For instance, a budget plan proposed reducing IRS appropriations by $2.4 billion, with a focus on eliminating wasteful IT and professional services contracts.
• Staff Reductions: Proposals have also included reducing IRS staff by at least 18 percent. 

2. Tax System Overhaul:

• Replacing Income Tax with Tariffs: President Trump has expressed interest in replacing the federal income tax with tariffs, though the feasibility and economic implications of such a drastic change are debated.
• Consumption Tax: Project 2025, a conservative policy initiative, proposed a two-step process for potentially replacing the income tax with a consumption tax, which would shift the tax burden from income to spending. 

3. IRS Modernization and Efficiency:

• Technology Improvements: A focus on modernizing the IRS through technology improvements has been proposed to increase efficiency.
• Eliminating Complex Tax Credits: Streamlining the tax code by potentially eliminating certain complex tax credits has also been suggested as a way to improve IRS efficiency. 

4. Taxpayer Services and Enforcement:

• Protecting Taxpayer Services: Despite proposed budget cuts, the Trump administration has indicated a desire to protect core taxpayer services functions within the IRS.
• Ending "Weaponization" of Enforcement: Concerns have been raised about potential bias in IRS enforcement, and the administration has stated its intent to end what they perceive as the "weaponization" of IRS enforcement, particularly against conservative groups and small businesses. 

5. Personnel: IRS Commissioner: The Trump administration has proposed nominees for IRS Commissioner who have advocated for abolishing the IRS and replacing the income tax with a national sales tax, indicating a potential for significant changes in the agency's direction and leadership. 

In Summary: The Trump agenda for the IRS suggests a shift toward a smaller, more efficient agency focused on core taxpayer services, potentially exploring fundamental changes to the tax system, and addressing concerns about fairness and potential political bias in enforcement. 

Note: The information on Trump's agenda is based on past proposals and statements, and the actual policies pursued during a potential second term may differ. 

https://www.google.com/search?q=trump+agenda+for+the+irs

IRS Consolidation: IRS: 10 large processing offices are being consolidated to create 4 large processing offices.

Downsizing: IRS to reduce headcount by 10,000 of its 80,000 employees over time using voluntary early retirement.

Comments

It is not likely that Trump would support replacing the IRS with a sales tax. It is more likely that he will cut all taxes to lower levels and keep his 10% Tariffs to reduce the Debt.

IRS Consolidation: IRS: 10 large processing offices are being consolidated to create 4 large processing offices.

Delays in processing 2024 Income Tax Forms are likely the result of the consolidation efforts disrupting the work.

Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader