IRS Problems with Identity Theft

國稅局處理身分盜用問題


Introduction

The IRS is slow to help people with identity theft. Many people are waiting for their money.

國稅局在協助身分盜用受害者的速度緩慢,許多人仍在等待撥款。

Main Body

Computers send tax money fast. But the IRS has fewer workers now. They have 74,000 workers. Before, they had 102,000 workers.

電腦發還稅款的速度很快。但國稅局目前的員工人數減少了。他們現在有 74,000 名員工,而之前有 102,000 名。

Many people call the IRS for help. But the IRS does not answer most calls. About 500,000 people have problems with their identity. They must wait 20 months for help.

許多人撥打電話向國稅局尋求幫助。但國稅局大部分電話都沒有接聽。約有 500,000 人面臨身分問題,他們必須等待 20 個月才能獲得協助。

More people are stealing tax money now. This is a big problem for poor people. They need their money for food and rent.

現在盜取稅款的人越來越多。對於窮人來說這是一個大問題,因為他們需要錢來支付食物和房租。

Conclusion

Computers work well for simple taxes. But the IRS needs more people to fix identity theft problems.

電腦在處理簡單的稅務時效果良好,但國稅局需要更多人力來解決身分盜用問題。

Vocabulary Learning

🕰️ The 'Wait' Pattern

In this text, we see how to talk about time and delays. This is key for A2 level communication.

1. The Action

  • Waiting for (something) \rightarrow Many people are waiting for their money.
  • Wait (amount of time) \rightarrow They must wait 20 months.

2. Opposites in Speed

  • Fast \rightarrow Computers send tax money fast.
  • Slow \rightarrow The IRS is slow to help.

3. Simple Word Switch If something is slow, you have to wait.

  • Slow service \rightarrow Long wait.

Vocabulary Learning

identity theft (n.)
When someone steals your personal information to take your money
Example:Identity theft is a serious crime.
tax (n.)
Money that you must pay to the government
Example:I pay my tax every year in April.
worker (n.)
A person who is paid to do a job
Example:The company needs a new worker in the office.
stealing (v.)
Taking something that does not belong to you
Example:Stealing money is against the law.
rent (n.)
Money you pay every month to live in a house or apartment
Example:My rent is due on the first day of the month.
Practice A2 words in a crossword