Democratic lawmakers request a judge to prevent ICE from accessing IRS information
This week, over 90 Democratic lawmakers made a legal appeal in federal court, aiming to prevent agencies from accessing private taxpayer information, specifically to block a data-sharing agreement between the IRS and Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE). The group of 93 senators and representatives criticized the agreement as “unprecedented,” arguing that it violates U.S. tax laws. […]
IRS fines Bay Area couple for accidentally sending a $33,000 check instead of a $3,000 payment for their taxes.
IRS Overpayment Mix-Up Costs Bay Area Couple $30,000 LIVERMORE, California – A rather costly mistake, one that, honestly, could happen to anyone. A couple from the Bay Area accidentally overpaid the IRS, but it seems both they and the agency might share some responsibility for the confusion. “If I borrowed $33,000, I’d be in jail!” […]
IRS Alert for 2026 Tax Season
Taxpayers may face significant challenges during the 2026 tax return season due to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reducing its workforce by over 25,000 employees in the last year, as reported to Congress. Erin Collins, the national taxpayer advocate, issued this warning, highlighting how IRS personnel numbers have dropped dramatically. This reduction comes at a […]
Democrats express concern over Palantir’s collaboration with the IRS in a letter to CEO Karp.
Concerns Over Palantir’s Role with IRS and Data Privacy A coalition of Democrats in the House and Senate has expressed serious concerns regarding Palantir Technologies and its CEO, Alex Karp. They recently sent a letter suggesting that Palantir’s involvement with taxpayer data could be in violation of federal laws. The letter alleges that the company […]
Democrats seek information from Palantir regarding federal contracts following Social Security and IRS report
A coalition of Democratic lawmakers is raising concerns over the tech firm Palantir and its contracts with the Trump administration. They claim that these contracts enable the creation of a vast database containing sensitive information about American citizens, which has raised significant privacy concerns. Palantir, which recently discussed using its technology with several government agencies […]
Watchdog Calls for IRS to Examine Anti-ICE Group Receiving Chinese Funds
Watchdog Group Questions Nonprofit’s Tax-Exempt Status Linked to Chinese Government A watchdog organization is raising concerns about the tax-exempt status of certain nonprofits that appear to be receiving funding from entities associated with the Chinese government. The Center for Advances in America (CASA) filed a complaint with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Monday regarding […]
LYNN WESTMORELAND: Trump Protected Your Venmo And Cash App From Biden’s IRS Monitors
Concerns Over Growing Financial Regulation Kids these days might not realize just how impressive their ability to split dinner checks among friends really is. With today’s technology, it’s a breeze. One person pays, and others can easily send their share via apps like Cash or Zelle—whether it’s for a tattoo or a babysitter. It’s all […]
IRS: Stay on track by submitting your second-quarter estimated tax payment by June 16
Upcoming Tax Deadline Reminder The deadline for the second quarter’s estimated tax payments is on June 16th. The IRS has mentioned that submitting payments on time is crucial to avoid falling behind on your tax obligations. Quarterly payments are typically required for income that doesn’t have tax withheld—this includes earnings from freelance work, self-employment, and […]
Wealthy Tax Cheats Get a Pass as Republicans Approve Trump’s IRS Choice Billy Long
On Thursday, the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate confirmed Billy Long as the head of the Internal Revenue Service, despite facing significant scandal during his nomination. Long had previously sought to eliminate the IRS altogether while serving in Congress. All Republican Senators supported President Donald Trump’s nomination for Long, who has been implicated in allegations of promoting […]
IRS acquires strong new resource to bypass scrutiny, asserts Gorsuch dissent
Judge Neil Gorsuch expressed his disagreement with the Supreme Court’s ruling that restricts the authority of U.S. tax courts in specific IRS cases. He suggested that this decision could enable federal tax collection agencies to escape accountability in the future. In his dissent, Gorsuch referred to the case of Internal Revenue Committee v. Zuch, highlighting […]