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A Computer Programming Change Is Needed to Delay the Erroneous Issuance of Refunds Based on Dishonored Checks

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2025-IE-R008
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$22,420,845
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Recommendations

The Chief, Taxpayer Services, should ensure that the computer programming is completed to delay the issuance of refunds based on payments for two cycles to provide the IRS time to receive dishonored check information from financial institutions.