Administering Social Benefits through Tax Codes

Background
The Government, specifically the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is seeking information on the capabilities of firms to design and implement a joint research project focused on administering social benefits through the tax system.

The goal is to evaluate economic implications and administrability of various proposals to inform stakeholders about administering social benefits via the tax code.

Work Details
The contractor will collaborate with TAS to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of social benefits administration through the tax system, focusing on IRS ITIN procedures and their impact on individuals, particularly children and spouses.

Key tasks include:
1) Conducting a holistic evaluation of social benefits distribution through the tax system;
2) Assessing the economic effects of running social benefits through the tax code;
3) Estimating impacts of ITIN regulations;
4) Analyzing taxpayer demographics and pain points in benefit administration;
5) Evaluating changes in EITC structure;
6) Identifying ways to reduce improper payment rates;
7) Providing policy recommendations based on findings; and
8) Conducting knowledge transfer sessions for TAS personnel.

Place of Performance
Not Applicable