As if businesses weren’t dealing with enough right now with high inflation, worker shortages, and clogged supply chains, the woes at the IRS are making it harder for them to get their tax refunds.

Delayed refunds hurt cash flow and make it harder for businesses to keep the doors open, pay employees and vendors, and invest in the future. It is critical that Republicans and Democrats in Washington focus on improving the IRS’s performance and meeting the needs of all taxpayers, including America’s small businesses.