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Constantly Evolving Refund Fraud Patterns Require Continued Refinement and Development of Detection Initiatives

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2020-40-040
Report Type
Audit
Special Emphasis
Taxpayer First Act (TFA)
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, as required by the Taxpayer First Act, develop measures to report on the success of the ISAC in identifying and detecting fraudulent tax returns.