N.C. Revenue Department updates tools for fighting tax fraud

April 11, 2016

From Carolina Journal Radio Program No. 673: The N.C. Revenue Department says it is taking new steps to identify and prevent various forms of tax fraud. A top Revenue Department staffer recently offered an update for state legislators.

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