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....

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....

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...