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| Sep 15, 2026 | IRS Delays Stalled Thousands of High-Income Nonfiler Cases | A new report by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) states that the IRS has postponed enforcement action in nearly 39,000 high-priority cases involving billions of dollars in potential tax assessments.
Journal of A... |
| Jul 23, 2026 | IRS chief Frank Bisignano may have misled Congress, Democrats say | Internal Revenue Service chief Frank Bisignano may have lied to Congress about staffing issues as the tax agency races to hire after making deep personnel cuts at the beginning of the Trump administration, a group of Senate Democrats led by... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Is an IRS audit less likely amid agency cuts? Some issues are still ‘low-hanging fruit,’ expert says | As of Dec. 18, the IRS was about 27% smaller compared to the start of 2025, with the workforce falling from more than 102,000 in January 2025 to about 74,000 in December.
Despite staffing cuts, the IRS will still prioritize “data-driven enf... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | IRS owes some taxpayers refunds for pandemic-era penalty tax relief, watchdog audit finds | The IRS waived failure-to-pay penalties for unpaid taxes related to eligible taxpayers’ 2020 and 2021 tax returns.
Nearly 5 million tax returns qualified for the temporary relief, which totaled an estimated $1 billion.
A Treasury Inspector ... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | IRS watchdog says some taxpayers could see ‘greater challenges’ during 2026 filing season | As tax season opens, the IRS’ internal watchdog warns that certain taxpayers could have problems in 2026.
Processing could be smooth for taxpayers who file an electronic, error-free return with direct deposit for refunds.
However, filers wi... |
| Jan 25, 2026 | IRS Navigates Transformative 2026 Tax Season Amidst Major Shifts | The 2026 tax season launches with the IRS facing unprecedented change. New tax laws, signed by President Donald Trump, offer significant taxpayer relief. However, deep workforce reductions and continued budget cuts challenge the agency. A m... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | How a smaller IRS, budget cuts may impact 2026 tax filing: ‘Buckle your seatbelts,’ one expert says | The 2026 tax season could be a challenge for the IRS as the agency navigates a smaller workforce and continued budget cuts.
Meanwhile, the IRS also must implement several tax law changes enacted by President Donald Trump.
While many filers ... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 2026 Tax Season: Navigating New Laws Amidst IRS Staff Cuts | The 2026 tax season opens January 26. Taxpayers must file 2025 returns by April 15. The IRS faces unprecedented challenges. Significant workforce reductions impact operations. New tax laws also create complexity. Early preparation is crucia... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Latest IRS budget cuts may be lower than expected, but still could impact taxpayers, experts say | House lawmakers this week could vote to approve a smaller IRS budget, with $11.2 billion allocated through the remaining fiscal year.
If approved, this would be about 9% smaller than current spending, but higher than previous proposals.
The... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | This is one of the ‘most important steps’ before tax season opens, IRS says | The 2026 tax season opens on Jan. 26, which is the first day the IRS will accept and process individual tax returns for 2025.
To prepare, you should access your IRS online account, which could provide information for a smoother filing seaso... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Government shutdown live updates: Stalemate to last at least three days | This was CNBC’s live blog covering the first day of the U.S. government shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025.
The United States government shut down early Wednesday morning, setting the stage for the furlough of hundreds of thousands of federal workers... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | The IRS Under Fire: Billy Long's Controversial Confirmation and Its Implications | The confirmation of Billy Long as the new IRS Commissioner has stirred a pot of controversy. Once a congressman who sought to abolish the very agency he now leads, Long's appointment raises eyebrows and questions about the future of tax adm... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Senate confirms Billy Long as next IRS Commissioner. What taxpayers might expect amid agency cutbacks | The Senate confirmed former Missouri Congressman Billy Long as the next IRS Commissioner.
Long’s confirmation comes amid sweeping IRS cuts, which could impact taxpayer service, technology and enforcement.
Republicans also aim to pass Presid... |
| May 7, 2025 | IRS loses nearly 1 in 3 tax auditors in DOGE cuts, watchdog report finds | As of March 2025, the IRS workforce had fallen by more than 11,000 employees, or 11%, according to a Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration report.
The percentage of separated employees was higher for “revenue agents,” who conduc... |
| Apr 22, 2025 | The Silver IRA Custodian: Your Guardian in Precious Metal Investments | In the world of retirement planning, a Silver IRA is like a treasure chest. It holds the promise of wealth, security, and peace of mind. But to keep that treasure safe, you need a guardian—a Silver IRA custodian. This role is crucial. It en... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | IRS’ free tax filing program is at risk amid Trump scrutiny | The IRS free tax filing program, known as Direct File, has faced heavy Republican scrutiny since its 2024 launch.
Direct File expanded to more than 30 million taxpayers across 25 states for the 2025 filing season.
However, the Trump adminis... |
| Mar 13, 2025 | The Tug of War Over Tax Filing: Direct File Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Tech Turmoil | The landscape of tax filing in the United States is shifting. A new program, Direct File, promises to simplify the process. But as the IRS navigates a sea of opinions and external pressures, its future hangs in the balance.
In 2024, the IRS... |
| Mar 13, 2025 | National Politics | A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway | Direct File was rolled out as a pilot program in 2024 after the IRS was tasked with looking into how to create a “direct file” system as part of the money it received from the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law by President Joe Biden i... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Don’t wait to file your taxes this season, experts say. Here’s why | Nearly 33% of Americans procrastinate filing their taxes, according to a survey from real estate company IPX1031.
But if you have all the necessary tax documents, there’s a key reason to file your return promptly, experts say.
Whether you’r... |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Utah film producer sentenced for forcibly retaking seized home and tax bill A Utah film producer has been sentenced to six years for tax evasion and other crimes. The man, Paul Kenneth Cromar, was also sentenced for attempting to retake land and... | A Utah film producer has been sentenced to six years for tax evasion and other crimes.
The man, Paul Kenneth Cromar, was also sentenced for attempting to retake land and property seized by a court order.
IRS Criminal Investigation’s Phoenix... |
| Dec 3, 2024 | National Tax Security Awareness Week, Day 2: IRS, Security Summit partners urge people to watch out for bad tax advice on social media | IR-2024-302, Dec. 3, 2024
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners issued a consumer alert today about the growing threat of bad tax advice on social media that continues to dupe people into filing inaccura... |
| May 8, 2024 | Bidenomics: 63% of new audits target Sub-$200K taxpayers | Despite President Joe Biden’s stated intentions for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to focus more on auditing the ultra-wealthy and less on the middle class, recent figures indicate a different reality.
As of Summer 2023, an overwhelming... |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Dirty Dozen: IRS warns tax pros, businesses to be cautious of ongoing spearphishing attacks to gain sensitive information; warns of surge in "new client" scams | IR-2024-100, April 9, 2024
WASHINGTON — As part of the Dirty Dozen tax scams effort, the Internal Revenue Service today urged tax professionals and other businesses to remain vigilant and protect themselves against a continuing barrage of e... |
| Apr 9, 2024 | TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Provides Tips to Avoid Tax Return Scams | Tuesday, April 09, 2024 | 05:01pm
NASHVILLE - With Tax Day around the corner, the Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to be wary of scams related to tax returns. Scammers will try various tactics to get their hands on your mone... |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Some IRS employees still access TikTok despite ban on government devices | The TikTok ban on U.S. government devices is proving hard to enforce. A month after the IRS was found to be in non-compliance with the federally mandated ban on the Beijing-based video app, two Republican senators are asking the IRS why it’... |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Fraudulent Tax Refund Grab Involving Identity Theft Nets Man 34 Years In Prison | Queens House of Detention, New Yorkgetty |
| Jul 24, 2023 | IRS will stop showing up at homes unannounced in effort to protect agents, combat scammers | More On: internal revenue service
McCarthy’s debt-ceiling deal with Biden comes up short on vow to rein in IRS IRS coverup of Hunter Biden could be scandal that sinks a presidency Musk is right about Soros, libs’ trouble with truth and othe... |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Government Watchdog Finds When It Comes To Answering Phones And Assisting Taxpayers, IRS Still Has Work To Do | Shot of an unrecognizable group of people social networking outsidegetty |
| Apr 4, 2023 | IRS Will Open Offices On Some Saturdays To Provide Free Tax Help | Frustrated and overworked businessman burying his head uner a laptop computer asking for helpgetty |
| Mar 20, 2023 | IRS Warns On ERC Scams As It Announces Annual Dirty Dozen | Unauthorized Paymentsgetty |
| Nov 20, 2019 | Kokua Line: Boost personal security online to help avoid holiday scam surge | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
Question: I got a strange phone call where a person claiming to be my grandchild was on the line with another person. They said my grandchild had a serious problem and n... |
| When IRS scammers call, don’t give in, don’t call back | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
Question: I just read your column about the IRS scam, and I was a victim, too. This past Monday I got a message on my cellphone to call the IRS. When I called, a guy ans... |
| BBB: Government impostor scams | It is no secret that COVID-19 has brought confusion along with concern. This confusion provides opportunities for scammers to target consumers in new, creative ways. A recent study from BBB shows that reports on government impostor scams ha... |
| IRS flagged more than 1 million tax returns for identity fraud in 2023 | The IRS had flagged more than 1 million tax returns by early March as being filed by potential identity thieves, the U.S. Department of the Treasury said.
Identity theft has been a growing problem, and the IRS has stepped up its security me... |
| Treasury, IRS announce ‘major milestone’ of $1 billion in past-due taxes collected from millionaires | The Treasury Department and the IRS announced the collection of more than $1 billion in tax debt from high-income individuals over the past year.
In September, the IRS announced plans to expand its scrutiny of those making more than $1 mill... |
| Thieves can trick caller ID and pose as IRS employees | Question: We’ve been getting so many phone calls saying that the IRS has filed a lawsuit against us. We know this is a scam because we already filed our taxes and got our refund back. But it’s very annoying, and I worry about people who don... |