Feature Article 
Defending Against an OPR Investigation and Beyond
I was able to observe first-hand for six years the mystery that constitutes the investigation and prosecution of a disciplinary case under Circular 230. And I must admit, I was a lot smarter about the process at the end of my tenure than at its begin... Karen L. Hawkins
Summer 2023,
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Capitol Corner 
Success or Failure at the IRS: What Will Make the Difference?
For the first time, Congress has provided substantial long-term funding for the IRS. The unprecedented rebuilding program, which includes $80 billion of IRS funding over 10 years under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA, P.L. 117-... Charles O. Rossotti