Watchdog: Stimulus Checks Were Sent To More Than 1 Million Dead People

The US Government Accountability Office reported that $1.4 billion was improperly paid to deceased individuals. The issue arises because the IRS has access to death records, but the Treasury and Bureau of Fiscal Service do not. The report suggests Congress should allow Treasury access to these records to prevent similar issues. It also recommends the IRS explore cost-effective ways to notify ineligible recipients and recover payments. While the IRS has stated that checks to deceased individuals must be returned, no further action has been taken. As lawmakers prepare for another stimulus package, President Trump and many Democrats support additional checks, while GOP senators express cost concerns.

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