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8 million

Number of unanswered calls from U.S. taxpayers to the Internal Revenue Service this year. IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said budget cuts have forced the agency to reduce services.

Number of unanswered calls from U.S. taxpayers to the Internal Revenue Service this year. IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said budget cuts have forced the agency to reduce services. 

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.