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The Daily Money: Identity theft victims face a long wait for refunds
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Date:2025-04-17 12:47:47
Good morning! It’s Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money.
Thousands of unfortunate taxpayers who are the victims of identity theft are waiting up to two years to receive their federal income tax refunds, according to a new report from the National Taxpayer Advocate.
Unfortunately, the situation appears to be getting worse, not better, at the IRS when it comes to clearing up ID theft cases and sending refunds to those who need them.
The rent or mortgage must get paid, groceries need to be bought, the car must get fixed, and the charges on high-rate credit cards all keep piling up. But the tax refund is nowhere to be found for many victims, Susan Tompor reports.
Here's how the process has bogged down.
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Here’s what longtime Six Flags and Cedar Fair guests should know.
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Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.
Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA Today.
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