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July 26, 2017

IRS sees big drop in both ID theft, stolen tax refunds

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER
Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The IRS is seeing a big drop in the number of identity theft victims after the agency teamed up with tax preparers to fight the problem, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said Tuesday.

The number of victims was nearly cut in half last year, compared to the previous year. At the same time, he said, more businesses are being targeted.


 
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