"The government uses the information on invoices to validate transactions before you file your return."(especially "you file your return) 是什么意思？

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"File your return" = refers to income tax returns filed and paid by the taxpayer to IRS (Internal Revenue Service).

So like if you have some expenses declared to be deducted from your taxes, they will have to look into proof/evidence relating to that example are invoices/receipts