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Actions Can Be Taken to Improve Processes of a Newly Developed Program That Enables Victims of Identity Theft to Request Copies of Fraudulent Tax Returns

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2017-40-011
Report Type
Audit
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
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Recommendations

The Commissioner, Wage and Investment Division, should ensure that assistors timely and accurately process requests for copies of fraudulent tax returns

The Commissioner, Wage and Investment Division, should implement an automated process to redact Personally Identifiable Information on copies of fraudulent returns provided to identity theft victims.