While tax filing season ended Monday, Treasury and the IRS are continuing to gather feedback and looking ahead to make the tax system more equitable and fairer, according to a new Treasury action report.
Treasury’s Equity Action Plan: One Year Progress Report documents the department’s participation in the Biden administration’s policy initiative outlined in January 2021.
The administration instructed each federal department and agency to recognize and work to redress inequalities in its policies and programs that hinder equal opportunity.
Treasury reported on five areas of equity under its purview, of which one was to ensure the tax system promotes a fair economy and that all Americans receive benefits for which they are eligible.
Now that tax season is over, Treasury intends to listen and receive feedback on the impact and efficiency of its outreach efforts. Treasury will use the data to identify more opportunities to improve outreach. Read more.