Jorge Castro, former Counselor to the IRS Commissioner and congressional tax counsel, discusses a bipartisan proposal introduced by Senate Finance Committee leaders Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) to improve and modernize the IRS and enhance tax administration. Released on January 30, 2025, the draft bill proposes a wide array of reforms, including measures to improve Internal Revenue Service (IRS) customer service, modernize technology, and expand taxpayer rights. Key provisions include accelerating the agency's modernization of online account features, expanding access to the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, and improving electronic refund processing. Castro emphasized the importance of the proposal, stating, "Having this legislative push [] is immensely helpful in moving the IRS in the right direction." He noted that the IRS has struggled to match the online account capabilities of the financial services sector, a challenge the draft bill seeks to address.