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Steny Hoyer: I have one final point that needs clarification. The bill requires the IRS maintain taxpayer services at 1995 levels. I…

On the recordJuly 17, 1996
I have one final point that needs clarification. The bill requires the IRS maintain taxpayer services at 1995 levels. I am concerned that this provision will require IRS to reopen walk-in taxpayer service centers rather than allow IRS to rely on more cost-effective telephone service. Can the gentleman clarify his intent on this provision?
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Addressing concerns about IRS taxpayer service requirements in a bill.

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