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US Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the federal agency responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing tax laws in the United States. It administers the tax code, processes tax returns, issues refunds, and ensures compliance through audits. The IRS also provides guidance to individuals and businesses to help them understand their tax obligations. Its goal is to fund government services by efficiently managing tax collection while maintaining fairness and integrity in the tax system.