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IRS Service Improvement: Hiring Freeze and Audit Limits for Citizens.

This legal act aims to improve customer service at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by temporarily halting new hires and limiting tax audits for lower-income individuals. This means citizens can expect faster phone service and tax refunds, as well as fewer audits if their income is below $400,000.
Key points
The IRS cannot hire new enforcement personnel until phone service reaches 70% effectiveness and an average answer speed of under 5 minutes.
The IRS cannot hire new staff (except for return processing and call center operations) until its backlog of document processing is below one million cases and refunds are issued within an average of six weeks.
Individuals with taxable incomes below $400,000 will not be audited by the IRS at a greater rate than before this act.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4832
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2022-09-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Increase Reliable Services Now Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4832.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The IRS cannot hire new enforcement personnel until phone service reaches 70% effectiveness and an average answer speed of under 5 minutes.
  • The IRS cannot hire new staff (except for return processing and call center operations) until its backlog of document processing is below one million cases and refunds are issued within an average of six weeks.
  • Individuals with taxable incomes below $400,000 will not be audited by the IRS at a greater rate than before this act.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Thune, John [R-SD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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