All Quiet on the Second Front

5. Demystifying the IRS with Molly Cain and Harrison Smith

Apr 3, 2023

28:51

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Episode notes

Introduction

5min

How to Get Out of the Bubble

3min

The Future of SIBR Grants

3min

How to Engage Other Types of Technology Organizations

2min

The Importance of Voluntary Compliance

5min

The Importance of Teamwork in Large Organizations

4min

The Importance of Having Bosses in Government

2min

The Structure of Success

2min

How to Make Retirement Fun

2min

In today’s episode, Tyler takes a step away from defense tech and welcomes in Harrison Smith and Molly Cain from the IRS. The three talk about the opportunities for commercial technology in federal agencies as well as some of the interesting transformation that this team is driving over at the IRS. Harrison and Molly open up about what it’s like to work together, how they aim to increase partnerships with startups, and why they are dedicated to making the tax experience more efficient, and enjoyable, for all parties involved.

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What’s Happening on the Second Front:

Why commercial companies should work with the IRS: Each step of the pitch to contract process
Additional ways the government can support startups beyond SBIR grants
Important things you didn’t know the IRS was responsible for
Making taxes easy and enjoyable to drive voluntary compliance

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