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The Internal Revenue Service has improved its ability to flag returns for signs of identity theft, adjusting its filters to reduce false positives and spot fraud.

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) setting out recommendations regarding the 2026–27 Priority Guidance Plan. The submission follows a request from the Department of the Treasury and the IRS inviting public recommendations for items to be included in the plan.

The Internal Revenue Service increased overtime hours and pay for its employees after extensive staffing reductions and last fall's government shutdown.

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