GAO Has Suggestions for a Better IRS
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) says it has some suggestions for the IRS that could make significant improvements in the agency’s operations.…
GAO Finds Americans Under-Withholding
A new federal report finds that more Americans may get an unpleasant surprise come April 15.…
GAO: W-2 Verification Promising, but More Work Remains
The new wage verification process inaugurated for the tax year 2016 filing season holds hope in the fight against fraudulent income tax returns, a new report finds, but the Internal Revenue Service faced more than a few challenges in carrying out the plan.…
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GAO Cites IRS Shortcomings on Identity Theft
The good news is the GAO found taxpayers calling the IRS received better service during the 2016 filing season. However, the study also determined that during the regular 2016 calendar year, information that could help alert taxpayers they were victims of identity theft was hard to obtain, either from www.irs.gov or through IRS customer service.…
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GAO Report Questions Quality of IRS Guidance, Rulemaking
The Government Accountability Office has issued a report that examines the quality of the guidance the Internal Revenue Service issues to taxpayers and preparers. The GAO faulted the IRS, the Treasury…
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GAO Finds IRS Should Do More to Protect Taxpayer Information
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a report that says IRS measures still fall short when it comes to protecting the personal information of taxpayers. While the 50-page report…
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