Frank Lautenberg: “The problems were unfunded mandates.”

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

I thank the chairman for making this clarification. I agree completely with my colleagues concerning the need for section 3004. Could the language in section 3004 about inclusion of specific project recommendations and feasibility studies…

I am deeply concerned that recent cuts to the IRS budget are jeopardizing its ability to carry out this vital mission.

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