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Story summary
- Frank Bisignano, the Internal Revenue Service chief executive officer, announced plans for a "digital IRS" to improve taxpayer services.
- During the 2026 filing season, the IRS processed over 134 million returns, with 98% submitted electronically.
- Despite a 27% workforce reduction, the agency reported an 11% rise in average refunds to $3,400.
- Democrats criticized staffing cuts and the sharing of taxpayer data with ICE.
