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IRS Scrutinizes Tax Refund Loans

By Frank Morris

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KANSAS CITY, MO – Millions of Americans use refund anticipation loans to get their tax refund money a couple weeks faster than the government can provide it. These are high interest loans and consumer advocates and state attorneys general have long complained about them. Now they may have a new ally - the IRS.

KCUR's Frank Morris reports for Morning Edition.

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