 Aaron M. Collins, the advocate, noted progress but highlighted worsening delays, now over 22 months, with around 500,000 unresolved cases. The IRS acknowledged the backlog and is working on improvements such as relocating resources and collaborating with stakeholders. To continue, Levy Straw seems to be getting by just fine, as reported mixed results in its second quarter, with earnings per share of $0.16 beating expectations.