IRS disclosed tax information about almost 50,000 individuals to DHS officials, suggesting a possible breach of legal safeguards, according to a report.
Recent court documents reveal that the IRS disclosed private taxpayer information, pertaining to around 50,000 individuals, to officials at the DHS. This action was purportedly taken in connection with the Trump administration’s extensive deportation campaign, which raises questions about legal compliance. In a court filing made public on Wednesday, the Internal Revenue Service acknowledged that […]
IRS mistakenly shared taxpayer information with DHS officials, court documents reveal
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has mistakenly revealed sensitive data of numerous taxpayers to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) due to a contentious agreement allowing the sharing of immigration information to identify undocumented immigrants, according to a recent court document. Last spring, the IRS, Treasury Department, and DHS finalized a deal that permitted taxpayer […]
Federal judge halts information sharing agreement between IRS and ICE under Trump administration
Tom Homan Lays Off 700 Federal Employees in Minneapolis Chad Wolf, the former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, shared his thoughts during an appearance on “America’s Newsroom,” regarding Tom Homan’s recent choice to downsize federal operations in Minneapolis. This decision comes against the backdrop of a growing push to allow officials access to prisons for […]
When you can anticipate your IRS tax refund
Tax season has officially kicked off. A lot of filers are curious if they might snag a bigger refund this year after the White House revealed that Americans could potentially receive an extra $1,000 back. The 2026 tax filing period started on January 26, and anyone who overpaid during the last tax year should be […]
Judge Stops ICE From Accessing IRS Data to Locate Unauthorized Immigrants
Federal Judge Blocks ICE from Using Taxpayer Data A federal judge has ruled against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from accessing taxpayer information to locate undocumented immigrants. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, appointed by President Barack Obama, instructed the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to cease sharing personal addresses with ICE, citing concerns over taxpayer privacy […]
The IRS is cautioning Americans that some tax refunds could be delayed for weeks. Here’s how to prevent it from happening to you.
Many Americans are set to receive larger tax refunds this year, largely due to the tax cuts included in the legislation signed by President Donald Trump on July 4. While 2025 will see some additional tax breaks, the IRS hasn’t adjusted the amount that gets withheld from paychecks. As a result, many employees are overpaying […]
Tax refunds are issued by the IRS within three weeks as the 2026 filing season starts
IRS CEO Confirms Refunds Will Be Unaffected by Possible Shutdown Frank Bisignano, the CEO of the IRS, assured that potential government shutdowns won’t hinder refund checks. He spoke with Aisha Husney from Fox News about this assurance. Tax season kicked off last week, marking the beginning for many American taxpayers expecting their tax refunds. Depending […]
Important IRS Tax Filing Deadline Has Passed and Penalties Are Starting
The deadline set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for certain tax returns (January 31, 2026) has already passed. If returns are filed late, inaccurately, or are not provided to recipients promptly, penalties could be imposed. Required Submissions by the Tax Return Deadline The IRS has mandated that employers and businesses submit the following documents […]
Tax Season Expected to Be Challenging, According to IRS Watchdog
Taxpayer Advocacy Group Alerts on 2026 Filing Season Challenges A national taxpayer advocacy organization is raising concerns about potential difficulties for taxpayers during the 2026 tax filing season, especially for those encountering issues with their returns. Erin M. Collins, in her annual report submitted to Congress on Wednesday—just two days after the season commenced—highlighted the […]
Find out when you’ll receive your tax refund from the IRS
Tax Filing Season Begins NEW YORK (AP) — The tax filing season has started, with the IRS estimating that about 164 million individuals will submit their returns by April 15. Last year, taxpayers received an average refund of $3,167. This year, analysts think that amount could increase by as much as $1,000 due to new […]