Former IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig, a Republican appointed by former President Donald Trump, last November that the new investments in his would make it "even less likely for honest taxpayers to hear from the IRS or receive an audit letter."

Source: https://theweek.com/irs/1019945/1st-bill-out-of-new-gop-majority-house-would-cut-71-billion-from-irs-cost-114-billion

IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel emphasized that this relief measure is a one-time response to the extraordinary circumstances brought about by the pandemic.

Source: http://davidsonian.com/2023/12/21/irs-to-waive-1-billion-in-penalties-offering-relief-to-millions-of-taxpayers/

“Taking this phased-in approach is the right thing to do for the purposes of tax administration, and it prevents unnecessary confusion,” IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said.

Source: https://www.pressenterprise.com/2023/11/21/irs-delays-reporting-rules-for-users-of-venmo-cash-app-and-other-payment-apps/