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

The voters have spoken, and a new Democratic majority is headed to Washington. No matter what side of the aisle you support, American families and job creators, the consequences could extend well beyond politics. Hard-won efforts to rein in the IRS are now at risk of being reversed, potentially opening the door to renewed political targeting, intrusive audits, and an agency with even greater power over taxpayers.

January could mark a turning point for IRS accountability. But Congress doesn’t have to wait to find out what comes next. Lawmakers have a narrow window during the lame-duck session to protect the progress already made and put stronger safeguards in place before power changes hands.