
Balancing Innovation and Oversight: AI in the U.S. Treasury and IRS: A Survey
This paper explores how the U.S. Department of Treasury, particularly the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to modernize tax administration. Using publicly available information, the survey highlights the applications of AI for taxpayer support, operational efficiency, fraud detection, and audit optimization. Key initiatives include AI-powered chatbots, robotic process automation, machine learning for case selection, and advanced analytics for fraud preven…