IRS Official Linked to Tea Party Controversy During Obama Administration Now in Charge of Tax-Exempt Division
IRS Employees Linked to Tea Party Scrutiny Now in Leadership Positions Recent findings from the American Accountability Foundation (AAF), as shared by the Daily Caller News Foundation, reveal that some employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) who were involved in targeting conservative groups during the Obama administration are still in significant roles within the […]
IRS requires 11,000 employees to keep phone support for the 2026 filing season, plans to reduce IT staff by 60%
IRS Budget Cuts Raise Concerns Amid New Tax Laws The IRS is gearing up for significant budget and staffing cuts next year, coinciding with Congressional Republicans’ plans to enact a budget adjustment package that will likely increase the workload for tax agencies. A former leader of the IRS has voiced worries that these cuts will […]
Senators need to deny Billy Long’s nomination to head the IRS
Most politicians don’t typically rush to assist with paying off debts from losing campaigns, yet that’s the situation with former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.), who was tapped by President Trump to head the IRS. What’s particularly concerning is that Long’s significant debt stems from a loan he took out for his unsuccessful 2022 Senate bid. […]
Democratic senator claims he possesses recordings of favors ‘guaranteed’ by Trump’s IRS nominee
Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), a key member of the Senate Finance Committee, expressed concerns on Tuesday regarding Billy Long, former Congressman from Missouri and President Trump’s nominee. He referenced recordings from business colleagues of Long who, according to Wyden, are anticipating favorable treatment once he takes office. Wyden highlighted instances where tax promoters were caught […]
IRS Discreetly Changes Image, Dismisses Anti-Trump Spokeswoman with DUI History
The IRS has replaced a prominent communications officer, a figure who had been with the agency for 27 years, yet they did not provide any details about her dismissal. Documents acquired indicate that Jodie Reynolds, who was frequently mentioned in the news, had a prior arrest for driving under the influence. Following inquiries from a […]
IRS establishes updated interest rates
IRS Interest Rates Remain Unchanged for Third Quarter of 2025 The Internal Revenue Service has announced that interest rates will remain steady from July 1st onward. According to the tax agency, the rates for overpayments and underpayments will stay at 7% for individuals. Here are some additional interest rates: 4.5% on certain overpayments for businesses […]
GOP Senators Examine IRS Unit from Biden’s Administration that Could Have Aimed at Certain Small Businesses
Senate Republicans Take Aim at IRS Compliance Unit Four Senate Republicans are raising questions about the Biden-era Internal Revenue Service (IRS) compliance unit, expressing concerns that its operations may be influenced by “ideological considerations.” They worry this approach could disproportionately affect small businesses nationwide. Republican Senators Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee, Steve Daines from Montana, James […]
Judge Permits IRS to Assist ICE Agents in Finding Undocumented Immigrants Using Tax Information
A federal judge, appointed by President Donald Trump, has approved a collaboration between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) to assist ICE in locating undocumented individuals in the U.S. through tax information. Recently, the IRS and ICE finalized a deal that allows ICE agents to request tax data concerning undocumented immigrants. […]
Judge approves IRS to share migrant taxpayer information with ICE
A federal judge has declined to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from sharing information about undocumented immigrants with immigration authorities. US District Judge Dabney Friedrich determined last month that the agreement between the IRS and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not breach federal tax regulations. Friedrich noted, “In summary, the IRS is […]
Court decides in support of Trump administration in DHS, IRS matter
A federal judge declined to issue an injunction on Monday to stop the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from collaborating with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which permits U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) to access taxpayer information concerning undocumented immigrants facing deportation. This ruling by U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich occurred in response to […]