Louie Gohmert actually said...

This crime can be devastating to victims, who often have to spend months and even years fighting to establish their identity to the IRS.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

While the IRS estimates that it stopped over $6.5 billion dollars in fraudulent refunds in 2010 alone, it also estimates that it still paid ...

Today's hearing examines the growing trend of identity theft tax fraud, and fraudulent activities by tax preparation companies.