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Assessment of Processes to Verify Tentative Carryback Refund Eligibility

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2021-46-035
Report Type
Audit
Special Project
Pandemic
Special Emphasis
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and COVID-19 Related Audits
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$32,300,000
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Recommendations

The Commissioner, Wage and Investment Division, should ensure that tentative refund applications associated with taxpayers whose tax accounts have an identity theft indicator are sent to an identity theft liaison for review as required.

The Commissioner, Wage and Investment Division, should ensure that tentative refund applications associated with taxpayers whose tax accounts showed that there was *****************2****************** are identified and sent to an identity theft liaison for review as required.