Before and After IRS Math ActBrenda Escobar
Published on: 18/02/2026

The IRS MATH Act (Modernizing Accessibility, Technology, and Hiring) represents a massive shift in how the agency operates, moving from a paper-heavy "dinosaur" era into a digital-first organization.

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