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Do you consider IRS's current strategy for dealing with identity theft and refund fraud to be adequate? No.

Identity theft is a serious and growing problem in the United States and a daunting challenge for the IRS.

I believe it is time for this subcommittee and others to give serious thought to the way the IRS is funded.

The IRS must be funded at a level that enables it to provide necessary taxpayer assistance and to enforce the laws.