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New bipartisan bill proposes independent IRS appeals office

Kansas Republican Rep. Lynn Jenkins said the new tax code is spurring modernization at the outdated agency.

April 13, 2018 8:11 am
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A bill with both Republican and Democratic backing would bring considerable change to the IRS. The Taxpayer First Act would establish an independent appeals office, impose a new customer service strategy and make things easier for low-income filers. Bill co-sponsor Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss the legislation.

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