Most IRS notices and delays are resolved without audits. Learn why enforcement is rare and how proactive tax planning keeps taxpayers out of enforcement and speeds resolution.

Congress has passed the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998)—a bipartisan reform aimed at improving IRS communication with taxpayers. The bill requires the IRS to make math and clerical error notices clear, specific, and easy to understand. This legislation benefits taxpayers by reducing confusion, helping them respond accurately, and avoiding unnecessary penalties.