Backlog, understaffing at IRS portend delays this tax season
The agency is warning of "major challenges" for taxpayers due to a significant backlog of returns from last year and major staff shortages.
The agency is warning of "major challenges" for taxpayers due to a significant backlog of returns from last year and major staff shortages.
The issue could create tax refund delays for parents if they rely on faulty information to complete their tax returns.
The agency's top watchdog called last year's tax filing season the most challenging ever experienced and warned this year could be worse.
Filing season opens January 24 and Treasury officials are urging taxpayers to get their tax returns in as early as possible.
People usually get their refunds within three weeks, but this year is proving complicated for nearly 30 million filers.
Officials face pressure to delay as small business owners, freelancers and gig workers prepare for the first quarter deadline.
Accountants had pressed the tax agency for more time given the challenges of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
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