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IRS Improves Taxpayer Services but Faces Delays in ID Theft Resolution, Report Finds

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IRS Improves Taxpayer Services but Faces Delays in ID Theft Resolution, Report Finds

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  • The IRS received enhancements in taxpayer services through the **Inflation Reduction Act**, but still struggles with unresolved claims related to tax credits from the pandemic.
  • The independent watchdog's report reveals that **identity theft resolution** delays have increased, rising from **19 months** in 2023 to **22 months** in 2024.
  • **Employee Retention Credit** claims face significant backlogs as eligible businesses await refunds crucial for their operations.
  • IRS Commissioner **Daniel Werfel** acknowledges identity theft as the agency's largest service gap, with a rise in theft incidents attributed to shifting scams to online platforms.
  • The report suggests Congress increase support for taxpayer services to avoid jeopardizing improvements from previously allocated funds.

For more details, visit the [original news article](https://apnews.com/article/tax-season-irs-audits-watchdog-report-fb5a1ecec7424362e34e9502270f1e21).

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