Body The IRS mission is to provide America's taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and to enforce the law with integrity and fairness to all. Statutory Authority We're organized to carry out the responsibilities of the Treasury secretary per Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 7801. The IRS was created based on the secretary's authority to administer and enforce the internal revenue laws. More about our mission Operations Meet the Commissioner Douglas O'Donnell (Acting) IRS Organization Operated around customers with similar needs A Closer Look The IRS, its people and issues that affect taxpayers Vulnerability Disclosure Policy Reporting vulnerability discoveries to us by safeguarding the public's information Strategy IRS Strategic Plan Our roadmap to meet taxpayers’ changing needs Inflation Reduction Act New tax laws and funds to improve our services Help Get help with a tax issue Tax Help Options Taxpayer Rights How we protect your rights Taxpayer Civil Rights Taxpayer Bill of Rights Privacy Policy Commitments Meeting our responsibilities Open Government Initiative Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plain Language Doing Business with Us Find guidance on our procurement process Procurement Small Business Program Office Treasury Acquisition Institute Contractor Security Information Budget and Statistics Budgets and Annual Reports Tax Statistics Volunteer Learn to prepare taxes and make a difference in your community. Become a volunteer. IRS History Timeline See the evolution of the IRS and the U.S. tax system from the 1700s to today in the history timeline.
