Money The IRS is ‘buried’ in paper after ‘most challenging’ year for taxpayers. Why it matters for 2022 tax season. January 12, 2022January 13, 2022Charisse Jones, USA TODAYComments Off on The IRS is ‘buried’ in paper after ‘most challenging’ year for taxpayers. Why it matters for 2022 tax season. The national taxpayer advocate, in her annual report to Congress, cautioned that the 2022 tax season could be just as challenging as last year.