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Host: Shawn Spruce
As this year’s tax filing deadline approaches, millions of people are still waiting for refunds from the IRS from last year. That’s because a staff shortage and complications from the pandemic have created a massive backlog at the IRS. The agency is hiring thousands of people in the coming weeks to help, but relief might still be a ways off. We’ll have insights into the problem and tips to make the most of your tax forms.
GUESTS
Henri Thompson (Cheyenne) – Chief Dull Knife College site coordinator for the volunteer income tax assistance program (VITA)
Shaun Guthrie (Alaskan Native/American Indian) – VITA lead coordinator for the Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority
Tyler Emerson – senior accountant CPA Elgee Rehfeld
Break 1 music: Cheyenne Flag Song (song) Phillip Whiteman Jr. (artist) Spirit Seeker: Votoestatane (album)
Break 2 music: Song #7 (song) Red Lake Singers (artist) Old Times (album)
