Processing of Recovery Rebate Credit Claims During the 2021 Filing Season

Submitting OIG:

Date Issued:

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

2022-46-032

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Audit

Special Projects:

Questioned Costs:

Funds for Better Use:

$818,369,007

Number of Recommendations:

View Document:

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Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation
1	Open	No
On June 15, 2021, we alerted IRS management of our concerns with the systemic calculation of the allowable RRC amount. We recommended that IRS management review the returns we identified and provide us with any corrective actions they intended to take.
3	Open	No
On April 6, 2021, we alerted IRS management of our concerns regarding ERS tax examiners incorrectly computing the RRC (see management’s action in response to Recommendation 1). We recommended the IRS review the returns we identified and take the actions necessary to ensure that these taxpayers receive the amount of the RRC they are entitled to receive.