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IRS Furloughs Could Slow 4506-C Transcript Processing

In a CNBC article published October 8, the IRS confirmed it will begin furloughing thousands of workers as a result of the ongoing government funding lapse. The move could reduce staffing levels across several divisions, including those responsible for processing 4506-C tax transcript requests....

FICO Launches Direct Reseller Program, IR to Participate

In a BusinessWire article published October 1, FICO announced a new direct license program for mortgage lenders. The program allows credit report resellers, including Informative Research, to provide lenders with FICO Scores under a streamlined pricing model that FICO says will help reduce costs....

What happens to 4506C and SSN Verifications if the Government Shuts Down?

According to KPMG, the IRS will remain fully operational during a potential government shutdown that may occur at 12:01AM Wednesday. That’s a change from past shutdowns when tax transcript services were unavailable. The Social Security Administration’s lapse plan, however, shows that certain...

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