Trump replaces Billy Long as IRS boss; Bessent takes over temporarily
Aug. 8 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Friday replaced Bill Long as Internal Revenue Service commissioner after less than two months on the job…
Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Rep. Billy Long of Missouri was confirmed on Thursday to lead the Internal Revenue Service, giving the beleaguered agency he once sought to…
Judge allows IRS to share data on undocumented immigrants for deportation
The Internal Revenue Service Headquarters is seen in Washington, D.C. On Monday, a federal judge ruled the IRS can share taxpayer data with immigration authorities…
IRS whistleblower on Hunter Biden is out as acting commissioner just days after hire
WASHINGTON — Just days after being promoted to acting IRS commissioner, the whistleblower who testified publicly about investigations into Hunter Biden’s taxes is out again, according to…
IRS plan to give data to ICE could wallop California, where many immigrants pay taxes
One after another in recent weeks, Maria’s accounting clients raised the same fear: immigration agents finding and detaining them using information from their tax filings.“I…
Internal Revenue Service agrees to send immigrant tax data to ICE for enforcement
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has agreed to share immigrants’ tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the purpose of identifying and deporting people in…
Acting IRS commissioner to resign after immigration data-sharing agreement
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) headquarters is seen in Washington, D.C., on March 23. On Tuesday, acting Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Melanie Krause told her…
IRS plans to cut up to 25% of staff, starting with closing its civil rights office
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The IRS plans to cut as many as 20,000 staffers — up to 25% of the workforce — as part of layoffs…
IRS crime fighting arm announces modernization program as financial crimes use more tech
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Trump admin. replaces IRS’ top lawyer amid pushback on taxpayer information
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks to President Donald Trump following the Annual Friends of Ireland Luncheon in Washington DC on Wednesday. Photo by…
IRS plans to cut up to half its 90,000-person workforce, sources say
WASHINGTON — The IRS is drafting plans to cut its workforce by as much as half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentivized buyouts, according to…
Sources: IRS to lay off thousands of workers in tax season
WASHINGTON — The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and…
IRS tax filing season begins Jan. 27
Americans can begin filing their federal income taxes with the IRS starting on Jan. 27. Image courtesy IRS Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Americans can begin…
Three ways cutting the IRS will hurt the U.S. economy
Donald Trump’s election with Republican House and Senate majorities has put the Internal Revenue Service back in the spotlight. The agency lost $20 billion in…
IRS wants to know if JustAnswer experts are paying taxes on income
A U.S. district court in California issued a John Doe summons for JustAnswer LLC to examine who has been paid by the company and if…
Senate Democrats demand answers on Trump IRS nominee, promotion of pandemic-era tax credit
1 of 3 | Former Rep. Billy Long, R-Mo., President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for IRS commissioner, is facing an inquiry from Senate Democrats over his…
IRS releases 2025 contribution limits
The Internal Revenue Service on Friday announced the 2025 contribution limits for 401(k) and Individual Retirement Arrangement plans. Source link