Mission

The Office of Government Data Exchanges develops and implements cooperative partnerships between the IRS and federal, state, and local government agencies. Partnering with federal agencies and state and local taxing agencies saves government resources by reducing duplication of effort. Together, we help achieve mutually beneficial goals of improving voluntary compliance, increasing the efficiency of tax administration, and reducing taxpayer burden.

IRS information sharing programs

IRS information sharing programs save government resources through partnerships between IRS and federal, state, and municipal governmental agencies.

Federal government agencies

To begin discussions for a new data exchange agreement with the IRS, federal agencies will contact pgld.glds.gov.liaison@irs.gov or their assigned Governmental Liaison and complete, Form 15426, IRS Governmental Liaison (GL) Data Exchange Request PDF to ensure proper coordination and initiation of the agreement process. 

State and local government agencies

State and local government agencies will contact pgld.glds.gov.liaison@irs.gov or their assigned Governmental Liaison to discuss data sharing agreements. 

Protecting Federal Tax Information: A Guide for Government Employees PDF

Publication 4761 provides state tax and federal agency employees with basic information about: the provisions of IRC 6103, which protects tax returns and return information. The statute also describes the civil and criminal penalties for unauthorized accesses or disclosures.