The Inflation Reduction Act - What the IRS is doing with $80 Billion

Author: Susan Harper

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) represents the most significant investment in the Internal Revenue Service in decades, fundamentally reshaping the future of tax administration, enforcement, and taxpayer services. This online course provides tax and accounting professionals with a clear, practical analysis of how the IRS is deploying approximately $80 billion in funding—and what those changes mean for practitioners and their clients. Participants will examine how the IRS is modernizing technology, expanding compliance and enforcement initiatives, and enhancing taxpayer services, while also addressing the real-world impact of proposed budget rollbacks and workforce reductions. Designed for professionals who need timely insight into regulatory shifts, this course equips attendees with the knowledge to anticipate IRS priorities, advise clients proactively, and navigate increased compliance expectations with confidence.

Publication Date: April 2026

Designed For
This course is designed for tax, accounting, and financial professionals who need a practical, current understanding of how the Inflation Reduction Act is reshaping IRS operations and enforcement.

Topics Covered

• Overview of the Inflation Reduction Act and IRS funding framework
• IRS strategic objectives and transformation initiatives
• Technology modernization and taxpayer service enhancements
• Enforcement priorities and compliance focus areas
• Practical implications for practitioners and their clients
• Case study analysis and real-world impact assessment

Learning Objectives

• Identify how Inflation Reduction Act funding is allocated across IRS operations, technology, enforcement, and taxpayer services
• Differentiate common misconceptions from factual uses of the $80 billion IRS funding
• Evaluate how IRS enforcement priorities may affect individuals, businesses, and high-income taxpayers
• Explain the impact of proposed IRS budget cuts and staffing reductions on audit activity and taxpayer service levels
• Identify IRS resources and initiatives designed to support taxpayers and paid preparers

Level
Basic

Instructional Method
Self-Study

NASBA Field of Study
Taxes (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
None

Advance Preparation
None