Today, the IRS published the latest executive column “A Closer Look,” which features Scott Irick, Director of Examination discussing how the IRS has a variety of compliance programs and outreach efforts to help employers meet their employment tax responsibilities. “The tax law can be complex for these taxpayers, and part of my role as director is to use a variety of tools to help people understand and meet their tax obligations,” said Irick. Read more here. Read the Spanish version here.

“A Closer Look” is a column from IRS executives that covers a variety of timely issues of interest to taxpayers and the tax community. It also provides a detailed look at key issues affecting everything from IRS operations and employees to issues involving taxpayers and tax professionals.

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