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Special notice from the government and SSA to Americans: don't ignore this, it's essential

All of America already knows the latest request from United States Social Security: it won't take you long

30/08/2025 09:58:00h

Miguel Cuartas Ortego

Social Security and the IRS have issued a special notice to all Americans. The government wants to hear citizens' voices on an important matter being debated in Congress.

This concerns the future formulation of recommendations regarding free tax filing services. That's why they're openly and simply asking for citizens' collaboration. The idea is for Americans to share their opinions on how to improve the assistance they receive each year during the tax filing process.

Social Security asks Americans for a favor: this gesture is essential

Social Security and the IRS remind everyone that these services are essential for millions of people who lack the resources to pay a private advisor. The goal is to ensure that no one is left out and that benefits are distributed fairly.

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The goal is for the profits to be distributed fairly | Getty Images, Kaboompics de Pexels

Congress needs to gather as much information as possible to assess significant changes; this isn't a trivial procedure. Your contribution can help design a fairer, more accessible, and simpler tax filing service system for everyone. That's why this notice emphasizes that every contribution is crucial.

They guarantee the listening process is fair and representative

The most interesting aspect is that contributions can be made anonymously. This way, citizens can freely share their opinions without fear of retaliation or having their data exposed. This assistance allows the voices of all Americans to be heard, regardless of their economic or social status.

Social Security explains that this is the best way to ensure the listening process is fair and representative. The United States government has also made it clear that this isn't just about listening.

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SSA's commitment is clear | Freepik

The commitment is to bring these opinions to Congress and use them in the formulation of recommendations. This way, citizen collaboration becomes a pillar of the democratic system and a tool to ensure that changes aren't decided solely from offices.

The process won't take you much time

The IRS reminds everyone that it's enough to access the online channels provided, answer the questions, and submit your contribution. The process takes only a few minutes and can make a difference. In addition, Congress has assured that they will carefully consider each contribution to shape new proposals for assistance and tax filing services.

This special notice from the government and the SSA is clear evidence that citizen collaboration is essential. Americans have the opportunity to improve a system that affects millions of families.

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