Taxpayers in 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS in 2025 The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024
IRS goes after rich tax cheats, nets $1B The Biden administration’s $60 billion in additional IRS funding has reinvigorated the agency’s enforcement effort Salon · Jul 11, 2024
IRS Overhauls Audit Practices To Address Disparities IRS takes steps to address audit rate disparities, focusing on Black taxpayers, wealthy individuals, and major corporations. Top News · May 3, 2024
The IRS touts improved customer service and a hassle free filing option With less than a month before the tax filing deadline, the IRS says tax season is going smoothly. The agency is investing billions of dollars to improve service and beef up tax enforcement. WEKU · Mar 24, 2024
IRS introduces new free filing system for taxpayers Learn about the start of tax season and the new filing options offered bythe IRS, including a pilot program for free electronic filing that could save taxp... Top News · Jan 29, 2024
IRS says it collected $360 million more from rich tax cheats as its funding is threatened yet again The IRS says it has collected an additional $360 million in overdue taxes from delinquent millionaires The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024
IRS to waive $1 billion in penalties for people and firms owing back taxes for 2020 or 2021 The IRS says it's going to waive penalty fees for people who failed to pay back taxes that total less than $100,000 a year for tax years 2020 or 2021 The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
IRS plans limited rollout of free e-file tax return system with invitations to select taxpayers The agency estimates that hundreds of thousands of taxpayers will participate in the limited rollout of the program for the 2024 filing season. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2023
The IRS plans to crack down on 1,600 millionaires to collect millions of dollars in back taxes The IRS is launching an effort to crack down on 1,600 millionaires and 75 large business partnerships that owe hundreds of millions of dollars in past due taxes The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
IRS is using $60B funding boost to ramp up use of technology to collect taxes − not just hiring more enforcement agents The Internal Revenue Service is getting a funding boost thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, which President Joe Biden signed into law in 2022. The Conversation · Sep 7, 2023
IRS says it collected $38 million from more than 175 high-income tax delinquents The IRS is showcasing its new capability to aggressively audit high-income tax dodgers as it makes the case for sustained funding and tries to avoid budget cuts sought by Republicans who want to gut the agency The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023
IRS chief says agency is 'deeply concerned' by higher audit rates for Black taxpayers Findings from an internal investigation come after researchers said the IRS was at least three times more likely to audit Black taxpayers than other racial groups. WEKU · May 16, 2023
IRS pledges better customer service, no new agents with guns The IRS is outlining how it plans to use an infusion of $80 billion for improved operations The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023
In rift with Biden, Manchin vows to block oil, gas nominee In a sign of a deepening rift among Democrats on energy issues, conservative Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he will not move forward on President Joe Biden’s nominee to oversee oil and gas leasing at the Interior Department The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023 IRS nominee Daniel Werfel confirmed by Senate vote The U.S. Senate has confirmed Daniel Werfel to serve as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service by a vote of 54-to-42
Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023 Manchin faces 2024 choice crucial to Democratic friends and foes alike WASHINGTON — Democrat Joe Manchin insists he’ll win if he runs for reelection. That “if” is one of the biggest uncertainties in U.S. politics, one that could determine Senate control and the role of centrists in an increasingly polarized country.
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 IRS nominee: No audit boost for households under $400,000 President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the Internal Revenue Service says that, if confirmed, he will commit to not increasing tax audits on businesses and households making less than $400,000 per year