NEWSLETTER: How the Inflation Reduction Act is Making Tax filing Easier

A MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSMAN HOYER

When Democrats worked with President Biden to enact the Inflation Reduction Act, we did so to lower every day costs for families and shore up economic opportunity. Included in this landmark legislation were measures that made the tax code fairer after Republicans targeted working families in their Tax Scam legislation in 2017. With the Inflation Reduction Act, taxpayers will see much-needed improvements to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to modernize its operations. Many of these changes will tackle challenges including faster processing times of returns and quicker distribution of credits.

These changes have already begun, and just this week the IRS has hired employees to service taxpayers across the country and Maryland. With the additional staff, the IRS will be able to provide even greater customer service to those in need of assistance getting their taxes filed on time. The IRS has also moved to fully staff the 361 Taxpayer Assistance Centers nationwide to provide in-person help. To find a center near you, click here, and to make a virtual appointment with the Taxpayer Assistance Center, click here. These centers are especially critical for filers who are eligible for tax benefits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, and I encourage you to reach out if you need guidance.

With more digital and automated capabilities being unveiled by the IRS thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, please visit https://www.irs.gov/ to get started on your tax returns. I am excited for these new improvements and am confident they will help make the lives of taxpayers in the Fifth District just a little easier this season.

As always, I encourage all Fifth-District residents to continue sharing their concerns and feedback with me by contacting my office or connecting with me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. If you are need of assistance, such as with help accessing veterans' benefits or have another issue regarding a federal agency, and you wish for my office to place an inquiry on your behalf, please complete the casework request form by clicking here.

Sincerely Yours,

Steny H. Hoyer