
(StraightShooterNews.com) – Even though Joe Biden flooded the agency with taxpayer funds, the IRS’ inability to resolve identity theft cases quickly is leaving nearly half a million Americans in financial limbo.
Specifically, the IRS received a staggering $80 billion boost from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Still, the agency’s delays in addressing these critical issues have been labeled “unconscionable” by the national taxpayer advocate.
This gross mismanagement of taxpayer funds and resources is yet another example of the Biden government’s incompetence.
The situation has reached a crisis point, as the IRS has takes almost two years to resolve identity theft cases.
As of April 2024, nearly 500,000 cases had yet to be resolved, leaving honest taxpayers vulnerable to fraud and financial insecurity.
This bureaucratic nightmare is particularly devastating for low-income Americans who rely on their tax refunds to cover basic living expenses.
Identity theft occurs when criminals file fraudulent tax returns using stolen Social Security numbers to claim refunds that rightfully belong to law-abiding citizens.
The IRS’ failure to address this issue promptly is not only a breach of trust but also a dereliction of duty to protect American taxpayers.
Despite the influx of funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has failed to allocate resources effectively to combat this growing problem.
Instead of focusing on protecting honest taxpayers, the agency has been embroiled in political controversies since 2013.
Back then, the IRS was accused of unfairly scrutinizing conservative political groups applying for tax-exempt status.
While the IRS claims to be working on improvements, including reallocating resources and reviewing processes, the reality on the ground tells a different story.
The agency’s decision to reallocate identity-theft case workers during the crucial tax season further worsened the problem, leaving victims without recourse.
Experts recommend taxpayers file tax returns early and electronically to protect themselves from becoming victims of this government failure.
“Don’t wait until April 15. Don’t wait till October 15. Get your return in, and then no one else can file after it,” advises tax attorney Adam Brewer.
He added:
“Let’s say a Social Security recipient, they’re under the filing threshold, or someone else that just has low, low income, they may not file a return and that leaves the door open. So even if they don’t have a filing requirement, they’re leaving the door open for a fraudster to come in and file a return.”
The IRS offers an identity protection PIN to help safeguard taxpayer identities, which can be requested proactively.
Additionally, filing a police report in case of identity theft can support claims with the IRS.
However, these measures have been labeled mere Band-Aids on a system that fundamentally fails to protect American taxpayers.
As the IRS continues to struggle with basic taxpayer protections, it is clear that the agency’s priorities do not align with the needs of hardworking Americans.
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