Combating COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud: Stricter Rules and Victim Support
This act aims to prevent fraud in COVID-19 unemployment programs by introducing stricter eligibility verification and application deadlines. It establishes a task force to combat fraud and provides support for taxpayers and victims of identity theft related to unemployment benefits. The goal is to protect taxpayer money and ensure benefits go to those truly eligible.
Key points
Stricter Verification: Applicants for pandemic unemployment assistance will need to provide more documentation to prove identity and prior employment, reducing fraudulent claims.
Shorter Deadlines: New rules limit the time to apply for pandemic unemployment benefits and restrict retroactive payments, aiming to curb abuse.
Joint Task Force: A new task force will be created by federal agencies to coordinate efforts against unemployment fraud, especially organized crime.
Victim Assistance: Taxpayers whose identities were used for fraudulent claims will receive assistance to resolve issues with the IRS and other agencies.
Work Search Requirement Reinstated: The requirement for unemployment benefit recipients to actively search for work will be brought back, encouraging re-employment.
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