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A report said that as a result, millions of Americans may be delayed in receiving their tax refunds.
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The GAO's findings come after three brutal tax filing seasons, with millions of returns hanging in the balance as the pandemic posed considerable challenges for the IRS.
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"Some returns to the IRS taxpayers may require additional review and may take longer," the report said in a November statement.
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The delay in refunds could put a financial strain on families who were relying on the money to repay loans or start an emergency fund or make a major purchase.
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Also, the IRS has not yet announced the official start of the 2023 filing season.
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Meanwhile, experts are warning that their refund could be smaller in 2023 because of the expiration of several pandemic tax benefits, such as the expanded child tax credit and federal stimulus checks.
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