The election is over. The clock is ticking to protect taxpayers from a politicized IRS

The opinion article argues that the incoming Democratic majority could reverse recent efforts to limit the IRS, which it says may increase the risk of politically motivated scrutiny and intrusive audits. It urges Congress to use the lame-duck session before the transfer of power to preserve existing limits and add safeguards for taxpayers.

The article gives no specific legislation, figures or examples of past targeting. It frames January as a possible turning point for IRS accountability and presents the remaining congressional session as a narrow opportunity to act before the new majority takes office.