IRS Memo Shows Sudden Conclusion of Clinton Foundation Investigation in 2019
IRS Closes Clinton Foundation Investigation The IRS unexpectedly halted its investigation into the Clinton Foundation during the early days of the Trump administration. Whistleblower John Moynihan, a retired financial crime analyst, along with tax expert Larry Doyle, submitted extensive materials to the IRS. They pointed out that the Clinton Foundation may have mismanaged its funding, […]
Watchdog reports that the IRS dismissed probationary employees without considering their performance.
IRS Terminations Raise Concerns Over Employee Performance Ratings A recent report from the IRS’ Watchdog revealed that the agency did not factor in employee performance ratings when it terminated thousands of probation employees earlier this year. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) found that nearly all 7,315 fired probation employees were rated as […]
Treasury Department watchdog uncovers rule violations in IRS termination of probationary staff
The IRS recently faced scrutiny after a Treasury watchdog revealed that it violated its own protocols in firing thousands of employees earlier this year, following directives from the Trump administration. The dismissed workers were not provided proper notice, and their job performance was overlooked during the termination process, as highlighted in a report released last […]
Scott Bessent Visits IRS Amid Ongoing Efforts to Modernize the Agency
Treasury Secretary’s First Meeting with IRS Amid Modernization Efforts Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent recently held his first meeting with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as part of the Trump administration’s initiative to reshape the agency. This encounter marks Bescent’s inaugural visit to the IRS since stepping in as a proxy committee member, taking over from […]
The IRS has seen six heads in 2025. Here’s what that means for taxpayers.
IRS Leadership Changes Result in Increased Staffing Issues and Audit Reductions The IRS is currently grappling with significant leadership upheaval, having lost about 25% of its workforce this year alone. With the announcement of a new commissioner, uncertainties abound regarding how these developments will impact American taxpayers. Former committee members and analysts have noted a […]
Billy Long’s removal from the IRS comes after disputes with the Treasury
President Trump recently dismissed Billy Long as the head of the IRS, just two months after his appointment. Long’s leadership has drawn criticism as the agency has seen six different leaders this year alone. According to sources, Long had conflicts with long-standing Treasury leaders and did not concern himself with the agency’s goal of implementing […]
Minnesota may need to pay the IRS almost $7 million due to a tax benefit mistake.
Tax Issues Affecting Minnesota State Employees St. Paul – Minnesota is anticipating a final cost of approximately $6.8 million related to tax discrepancies discovered regarding the health and dental benefits provided to former spouses of state employees. This amount still needs to be confirmed through IRS calculations. In a letter sent to lawmakers on June […]
IRS reveals major updates for tax filers because of the significant new legislation.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act removes certain tips from taxation and exempts overtime pay, but when you file your taxes in 2026, you’ll need to follow the revised IRS guidelines. The IRS has indicated that they will provide new guidance and updated forms for the 2026 tax year regarding how overtime pay should be […]
Billy Long Exits as IRS Commissioner Just Weeks After Being Sworn In
Just a couple of months after taking office, Billy Long is no longer the IRS commissioner. His departure, first reported by the New York Times, has since been confirmed by the White House. Leadership Changes Long’s nomination by President Donald Trump was announced in December 2024; however, Danny Werfel held the commissioner position until early […]
Trump Dismisses IRS Commissioner, Appoints Bessent as Interim Leader
A senior official from the White House has reported that President Donald Trump has removed IRS Commissioner Long from his position, just under two months into his tenure. Officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity have not disclosed the reasons behind Long’s dismissal or specified when he will officially leave the agency. The president […]