Charles Rossotti Quotes (12 Quotes)

Many people will find it more convenient to visit the IRS on a Saturday to get the help they need, rather than trying to fit it into their busy weekday schedules,

We take our responsibility to protect taxpayer information very seriously, ... We plan to continue working with GAO to do everything possible to ensure the security of taxpayer information and payments.

Most people (who) came in had situations that were lingering a little bit too long. They really should have been solved more quickly.

On balance, though, according to the Dow Jones report, taxpayers would pay no more or no less than they do under the current system. The bottom line, the amount of tax that is actually paid, will be distributed essentially the same way it is now, ... Taxpayers with very high incomes, middle and upper incomes, lower incomes will pay about the same burdens ... but with a lot less hassle.

This is something that sounds pretty easy and obvious on the surface. But there are some very significant practical problems that rule it out.

To improve service, the IRS needs to break out of its technological time warp from the 1950s and 1960s, ... In the long run, this new partnership will help us replace archaic technology with the modern tools we need to deliver top-quality service to taxpayers.

This creates a ripple effect for small-business owners, ... There are fewer payments. There is less paperwork. There are fewer chances for mistakes. And it frees up valuable resources for small businesses and the IRS.

I think the significance of today is an increased commitment to being more accessible to taxpayers and moving from a focus on doing our job internally to helping taxpayers meet their obligations under the tax code,

It is relatively easy for the IRS to verify the returns and reported income of taxpayers whose income results from wages, interest and dividends, and who take the standard deduction, who comprise the majority of taxpayers, ... It is harder, and often requires audits, to verify the income of taxpayers with other forms of income and deductions.

There are about 800,000 small businesses started every year, ... Small businesses don't have enough time to deal with their taxes. We are trying to make it more convenient for them.

The first round of Senate Finance Committee hearing produced positive results for taxpayers as I hope these will,

We think it provides a very powerful incentive for business investment.