IRS struggling with shutdown backlog, new laws, ‘antiquated’ technology

Pgiam/iStock(WASHINGTON) — In the wake of a massive tax code overhaul and an unprecedented government shutdown, taxpayers are asking why long-expected refunds seem to be shrinking or disappearing and whether they’ll owe a surprise bill to the IRS. A new report offers details on how the IRS is struggling to keep up with the backlog. …

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