IRS Improper Payments Act

S 1054, the IRS Improper Payments Act, requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to reduce incorrect tax refunds or credits (improper payments) by setting annual targets and publicly reporting progress. The bill mandates the IRS to publish online data on improper payment rates, recovery efforts, and causes of errors, while designating an official accountable for meeting reduction goals without harming taxpayer services. Annual reports to Congress and the Treasury Inspector General will detail methodology, reduction plans, and measures to avoid burdening taxpayers. If the IRS fails to improve improper payments for two consecutive years, it must submit a remedial plan for review by oversight bodies.