Frank Lautenberg: “How devastating would it be to the business community, particularly in the Northeast or the heavy traffic areas, if…”

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

I am concerned that with our budget difficulties we will continue to see declining budgets for Defense Nuclear Non-Proliferation activities in favor of Weapons Activities.

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.