IRS aims to prevent repeat of backlog in 1986 returns
IRS officials said they are expanding computer capacity and training to handle about 1034 million individual tax returns and avoid the 1985 processing delays. Director Fred Perdue stressed 1986 should be substantially different, though not guaranteed, with more staff to reduce backlogs and ensure faster, more accurate responses to taxpayers.
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Read the Directions to Avoid Tax Return Mistakes
Nazemian Carpet opens and by double checking their work Dont panic Read the directions advised Phil Russo assistant iS director for taxpayer services After filling out the return put it aside Then go back again to it the next day That will eliminate most errors The label should be used to avoid listing a wrong Social Security number The IRS computers may not match the number on the return and the return will be sent back Delays occur when corrections are needed About two in ten returns last year required error correction Most mistakes were simple math errors This year forms are largely unchanged with minor changes to reduce cheating For alimony claims must list ex spouse name and Social Security number so the IRS can see taxes are paid Mid March TAS must have a system to check receipt of returns by calling a worker and later toll free access may allow direct computer answers to taxpayers due to last year’s processing delays IRS offices were overwhelmed with calls This year 11 percent more toll free lines and about 26 percent more staff for calls Just providing correct information is not enough Front line staff will be trained to communicate well with the public Because taxpayers pay for the service they deserve good service.
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Municipal leaders less optimistic on city growth outlook
Washington reports a National League of Cities survey showing 25 percent of officials in 371 cities expect strong growth next year, down from 45 percent a year earlier. Mayors cite the $200 billion federal deficit and Gramm Rudman as major causes, with many planning tax increases to maintain services amid stubborn unemployment and crime.
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President backs moving people to jobs to cut unemployment
President Reagan suggested that moving people to places with job openings could help reduce unemployment. He noted extensive help wanted ads in major papers and urged redistribution to areas with market demand. The remarks came during interviews with Washington bureau chiefs and California visit coverage.
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