On March 25, 2025, the President signed Executive Order (EO) 14247 and EO 14249, directing the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) to modernize the government’s payment infrastructure and enhance its ability to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.

In today’s environment, scammers continue to impact individuals and businesses indiscriminately. The IRS doesn’t make initial contact through email or social media channels. A letter or notice is the first way the IRS will contact a taxpayer.