IRS Digital Transformation Efforts
Type: Special Notice
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TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

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https://sam.gov/opp/f91a5275b3b3429daa7898afec260dac/view
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    Special Notice: Treasury, Department of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is planning to digitally transform its high priority, paper-based processes using Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding. This effort aims to improve efficiency and streamline operations. The IRS is seeking to apply this funding towards the procurement of services and solutions that will support its digital transformation efforts. The IRS has provided an overview of this initiative in an attached Informational Notice. For more information, please contact Michael Oliver at Michael.Oliver2@irs.gov or Rebecca Katz at rebecca.h.katz@irs.gov. The place of performance for this procurement is Lanham, MD, USA.

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    Michael Oliver
    Michael.Oliver2@irs.gov
    Rebecca Katz
    rebecca.h.katz@irs.gov
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    Informational Posting (Digital Transformation)_19MAR2024.pdf
    The IRS plans to use funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to digitally transform its paper-based processes and incorporate more automation. The goal is to digitize incoming paper and maintain information submitted digitally in machine readable formats for automation and advanced analytics. The IRS intends to select a small number of priority workflows to pilot the digital transformation efforts and will engage with industry partners for user-centered design and development.
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