In part 1 of an interview with former IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, Tax Notes Today senior reporter William Hoffman and Koskinen discuss IRS resources, enforcement, and taxpayer services.

For additional coverage, read these article in Tax Notes:

• IRS Rules New Cryptocurrency From Hard Forks Is Taxable
• IRS Exams Focus on EITC Claims, Not Poor, Inspector General Says
• IRS Budget Reduced Billions in Employment Tax Collections
• Small Business Enforcement Gets Fresh Focus From New IRS Bosses