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Date Issued
Recommendation number
5
Status
Closed
The Commissioner, Wage and Investment Division, should perform an assessment to determine how an additional field could be added to the Business Master File so that both the decedent SSN and a responsible party TIN can be captured for estates and trusts.
Report
Actions Are Needed to Reduce the Risk of Fraudulent Use of Employer Identification Numbers and to Improve the Effectiveness of the Application Process
Significant Recommendation
No
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0