November 5, 2018

Anti-Fraud Efforts Curb Improper Payments Involving Taxes

file photo

file photo

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Department of Revenue says identity theft prevention and refund fraud detection programs helped halt more than $9.7 million in improper payments during the 2018 budget year.

Revenue Commissioner Adam Krupp tells The (Northwest Indiana) Times the department is benefiting from combining technology with dedicated fraud monitoring specialists in partnership with other tax agencies.

Indiana for years has required selected taxpayers who say they are entitled to refunds to complete a four-question online identity confirmation quiz as part of the process of submitting their income tax returns. The state revenue agency also has been closely monitoring filings that include excess withholding to identify people who may have incorrectly reported their pre-paid income taxes.

Fraud prevention programs over the past five years have denied payment on more than $119 million.

Support independent journalism today. You rely on WFYI to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Donate to power our nonprofit reporting today. Give now.

 

Related News

As wildfires in North America become more frequent, smoke puts Hoosiers' health at risk
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus discusses 'playing defense' during South Bend town hall
Indiana inspector general accuses ex-cabinet secretary of ghost employment, misuse of state property