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HOUSTON - The IRS is hiring 4,000 people this summer to help more taxpayers get the help they need with their tax returns.
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The IRS has been backlogged through the pandemic due to staff shortages.
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IRS says taxpayers are leaving $1.5 billion in refunds on the table
The IRS says it has $1.5 billion in unclaimed 2018 tax refunds. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how you can claim it if you're eligible.
They’re hiring contact representatives who will help individuals and businesses by phone, correspondence, or in person.
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These are full-time positions that pay $14 to $19 an hour, and no tax experience is required.
Applicants can register for virtual and in-person events about these jobs, and apply for IRS jobs here.