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Notice2026-00229

Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program

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Published
January 9, 2026

Issuing agencies

Veterans Affairs Department

Abstract

This computer matching agreement sets forth the terms, conditions, and safeguards under which the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will disclose tax return information to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VA/VHA). VA/VHA will use the tax return information to verify veterans' employment status and earnings to determine eligibility for its health benefit programs.

Indexed from Federal Register on January 9, 2026.

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