The WealthAbility Show with Tom Wheelwright, CPA
How Tax Professionals Would Change the IRS
Feb 27, 2025
Louanne Gagnon, owner of LT Gagnon, PLC, has 25 years of tax expertise serving closely held businesses. In this discussion, she shares insights on the IRS's strengths and weaknesses, advocating for better taxpayer support. Louanne emphasizes the pivotal role of tax professionals as advocates, particularly amidst rising scrutiny of high-income individuals. The conversation addresses the need for improved IRS technology, funding allocation, and overall morale, highlighting how these changes could enhance compliance and the taxpayer experience.
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- The IRS currently struggles with customer service and technology, leading to adversarial experiences for taxpayers during audits and interactions.
- Despite its challenges, the IRS effectively demonstrated its capacity to operate efficiently during the pandemic by swiftly administering stimulus payments.
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