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Treasury Department 2020 Budget Hearing Overview

Original title: FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020

January 1, 2019

federal budgetIRS modernizationeconomic policytrade agreementsnational securitytax policy

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing outlines the administration's $290 million request for IRS system upgrades and $362 million for enhanced tax enforcement, which directly impacts taxpayer service efficiency and federal revenue collection.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Taxpayers

Taxpayers may experience changes in IRS service efficiency, online portal capabilities, and tax enforcement scrutiny.

Treasury Department

The agency is seeking specific budget appropriations for technology and enforcement programs.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin presented the administration's fiscal year 2020 budget priorities to the Senate Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government. The proposal focuses on modernizing IRS technology, increasing tax enforcement, and funding national security initiatives related to foreign investment and financial intelligence.

Key Facts

  • The Treasury Department requested $290 million for the IRS Integrated Business Systems Modernization Account.
  • The Treasury Department requested a $362 million program integrity cap adjustment for enhanced tax enforcement, data analytics, and fraud prevention.
  • The proposed $362 million enforcement investment is projected to generate $47.1 billion in revenue over 10 years at a cost of $14.5 billion.
  • The Treasury Department requested $35 million for the implementation of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA).
  • The administration reported a 3.2 percent GDP growth rate for Q1 2019.
  • The administration reported a 3.6 percent unemployment rate.
  • The administration reported a 3.2 percent year-over-year increase in earnings.
  • The Secretary urged Congressional support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
  • The hearing took place on May 15, 2019, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IRS modernization funding for?
The $290 million request is intended to update IRS systems to improve customer service, allow online business transactions, and protect taxpayer data.
What is the goal of the requested $362 million for enforcement?
The funds are intended for data analytics and measures to identify and prevent fraud, identity theft, and non-compliance.
What is FIRRMA?
FIRRMA is the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, which updates how the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States () reviews transactions for national security risks.

Why It Matters

The hearing outlines the administration's $290 million request for IRS system upgrades and $362 million for enhanced tax enforcement, which directly impacts taxpayer service efficiency and federal revenue collection.

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Enforcement ROI

The Treasury Department explicitly frames the $362 million enforcement request as a revenue-generating investment, projecting a net gain of $32.6 billion over 10 years.

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Connected Entities

personJohn Kennedy“Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations”Map →
personChristopher Coons“Ranking Member of the subcommittee”Map →
personSteven T. Mnuchin“Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury”Map →
personDonald Trump“President of the United States”Map →
organizationIRS“Internal Revenue Service”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy30
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  • Entertainment10
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