IRS commissioner proposes changes and budget increase for upcoming tax season.

IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel has outlined three changes that could be in place for next year's tax season, including a focus on improving customer service, providing more clarity on state tax refunds, and potentially offering free tax preparation help from the IRS. Werfel also noted that the agency has already made progress in improving customer service this year thanks to additional funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, and that efforts are underway to digitize paper returns and reduce backlogs. However, the idea of the IRS offering free tax preparation help remains a partisan issue, with Democrats supporting the idea and Republicans raising concerns about possible abuse and the IRS's ability to handle the process.