Alexandria, VA, March 4, 2026 — NAPEO President & CEO Casey Clark issued this statement following the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee hearing with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Frank J. Bisignano:
“From payroll and employee benefits to compliance and growth, NAPEO’s members and the 230,000 businesses they serve rely on an IRS that can process returns efficiently, communicate promptly with taxpayers and protect sensitive taxpayer data. We applaud Representative Kevin Hern (R-OK) for shedding light on the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) backlog at today’s hearing, an issue impacting thousands of small businesses across the country. NAPEO looks forward to continued engagement with Congress and the administration to ensure the IRS is prepared to deliver efficient processing, clear guidance and modernized systems that match the realities of today’s workforce.”