The IRS erroneously destroyed about 30 million unprocessed information returns due to outdated technology, the agency explained last week.
The announcement follows an audit report by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration that described the destruction of paper documents.
The AICPA in a statement on Friday, May 13, expressed concern about the incident and called upon the IRS to provide further details.
The AICPA also noted its past recommendations for expedited processing of the agency’s backlog. Read more.