Dustin Stamper, a managing director at Grant Thornton, has warned that the IRS, having received $60 billion over 10 years in addition to its annual appropriation, is now able to hire more experienced workers to conduct audits on both companies and individuals. The IRS is currently offering higher pay to attract midcareer professionals who can immediately contribute to the audit team. Stamper anticipates a surge in audit activity in the near future, and anticipates that high-income individuals, partnerships, and C corporations will see the most significant increase in examinations. The IRS will also focus on issues such as research and development credits, partner capital accounts, energy credits, and digital assets in its audits.