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fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Making a living as a poker player is hard. The 'Big Beautiful Bill' makes it harder

New tax law limits gambling losses to 90% deduction, impacting poker players' ability to manage taxes.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

Mistrial Motion In Tornado Cash Case Is Unlikely

IRS Special Agent Stephan George's testimony established that almost 149,000 USDT was sent from Hanfeng Lin's account, eventually flowing through Tornado Cash, using specific blockchain tracing methods.
US politics
fromTheregister
1 week ago

IRS has lost one-quarter of IT staff since Trump took office

The IRS faces significant staffing challenges due to workforce reductions, potentially impacting the 2026 tax season.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Don't Degrade Church With Politics

Churches can now openly involve themselves in elections, but in doing so, they risk becoming de facto political organizations.
US politics
#ice
#direct-file
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
US politics

DOGE Put Free Tax Filing Tool on Chopping Block After One Meeting With Lobbyists

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

IRS open-sources Direct File tax software amid political and industry pushback - here's why

fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
US politics

DOGE Put Free Tax Filing Tool on Chopping Block After One Meeting With Lobbyists

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

IRS open-sources Direct File tax software amid political and industry pushback - here's why

US politics
fromSan Jose Inside
2 weeks ago

Santa Clara CEO Sentenced For Failing to Pay Withheld Taxes for a Decade

CEO John Comeau sentenced to prison for failing to pay over $1.1 million in employment taxes over a decade.
#johnson-amendment
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's IRS Is Finally Giving Evangelicals Another Change They Wanted. They Might Not Be Ready for the Consequences.

fromThe Conversation
2 weeks ago
Philosophy

IRS says churches may endorse political candidates despite a decades-old federal statute barring them from doing that

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

IRS says pastors who endorse political candidates from the pulpit shouldn't risk losing tax-exempt status

fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's IRS Is Finally Giving Evangelicals Another Change They Wanted. They Might Not Be Ready for the Consequences.

fromThe Conversation
2 weeks ago
Philosophy

IRS says churches may endorse political candidates despite a decades-old federal statute barring them from doing that

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

IRS says pastors who endorse political candidates from the pulpit shouldn't risk losing tax-exempt status

#tax-exempt-status
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

IRS says churches should be allowed to make political endorsements

The IRS proposed allowing clergy and houses of worship to make political endorsements without losing tax exemptions, challenging a long-standing policy.
#tax-fraud
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

IRS Approves Endorsing Candidates From Church Pulpits

The I.R.S. said on Monday that churches and other houses of worship can endorse political candidates to their congregations, carving out an exemption in a decades-old ban on political activity by tax-exempt nonprofits.
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks ago

EFF to US Court of Appeals: Protect Taxpayer Privacy

Given the historical context, and decades of subsequent agency promises to protect taxpayer confidentiality and taxpayer reliance on those promises, the Administration's abrupt decision to re-interpret §6103 to allow sharing with ICE whenever a potential 'criminal proceeding' can be posited, is a textbook example of an arbitrary and capricious action even if the statute can be read to be ambiguous.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 07.08.25 - Above the Law

In recent courtroom decisions, judges expressed frustration with the constant reference to Moore's Federal Practice, suggesting it should not be a primary resource for legal staff. The expectation is for professionals to rely more on precedent and case law rather than textbooks.
Privacy professionals
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

'My god!': Here's how a Bay Area couple almost paid $30,000 more on their income taxes

A couple accidentally overpaid the IRS by $30,000 due to a check writing error.
#tax-filing
fromFortune
1 month ago
US Elections

Trump's budget bill and DOGE's IRS staffing cuts could lead to a nightmare 2026 tax season, watchdog warns

fromZDNET
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Free IRS Direct File service for taxpayers to end, according to reports

fromFortune
1 month ago
US Elections

Trump's budget bill and DOGE's IRS staffing cuts could lead to a nightmare 2026 tax season, watchdog warns

fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

IRS workers, pols rally against 'disgraceful' conditions and mistreatment at Brooklyn office building * Brooklyn Paper

Elected officials expressed strong concern regarding the deplorable office conditions faced by IRS employees, citing overcrowded spaces, insufficient supplies, and safety hazards from exposed wires.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Brooklyn IRS office "disgraceful" as Trump dismantles federal government

IRS offices in Brooklyn faced poor working conditions, raising concerns about employee respect and bureaucratic support.
fromFortune Crypto
1 month ago

Bitcoin and crypto investors hit with flood of IRS letters, say tax experts

IRS scrutiny of crypto taxes is increasing due to rising Bitcoin returns, prompting many investors to seek guidance.
Cryptocurrency
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Huge Number of Crypto Users Suddenly Getting Terrifying Letters From the IRS

The IRS is increasing scrutiny of crypto holders, causing confusion among compliant investors.
#tax-debt
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

IRS Issues Memorandum Stating That Taxpayers Who Were Scammed Out Of Their Money Online Could Be Eligible To Claim A Theft Loss Deduction - Above the Law

The IRS recently clarified that victims of certain online scams can claim a theft loss deduction, addressing prior complexities with capital losses related to cryptocurrencies.
Cryptocurrency
#palantir
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

IRS isn't checking the performance of its identity proofing vendor

The IRS is relying on ID.me's own assessments of its solutions' performance, compromising independent verification of the identity proofing it requires for online applications.
Privacy technologies
#tax-refunds
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Will $30K in annuity income offset my $60K RMD?

Withdrawing from retirement accounts can ease tax burdens for heirs.
Annuity income can reduce required minimum distributions based on IRS rules.
#tax-policy
US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Tax Season and the Making of the American Fiscal State

The current tax reforms are aimed at fundamentally reversing a century-long development of the American fiscal system.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Tax Season and the Making of the American Fiscal State

The current tax reforms are aimed at fundamentally reversing a century-long development of the American fiscal system.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Elias: America won't be able to survive without undocumented migrants

The IRS will now share tax data with immigration agencies, breaking confidentiality promises.
Undocumented immigrants contribute significantly to Social Security without benefiting from it.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump is looking to use the IRS for his own political ends. Nixon tried it too

President Trump is using the IRS for political purposes, similar to tactics employed by Nixon decades ago.
#harvard-university
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

IRS said to be considering whether to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status

The Trump administration is considering revoking Harvard's tax exemption, escalating tensions over federal funding and university policies.
Right-wing politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Zip it, Mr. President - IRS must revoke Harvard's tax status without your meddling

Harvard's tax-exempt status is challenged due to allegations of discrimination and violations of civil rights.
The call to revoke Harvard's tax status is framed as a moral and legal obligation.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Trump says he's 'taking away' Harvard's tax-exempt status

Trump threatens to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status due to a feud, risking the university's finances and donor support.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Says He's Taking Away' Harvard's Tax Exempt Status

Trump threatens to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, framing it as a justified response amid his administration's broader conflict with elite universities.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

IRS reportedly planning to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status

Trump's administration is attempting to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status amid ongoing criticism of higher education institutions.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

IRS said to be considering whether to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status

The Trump administration is considering revoking Harvard's tax exemption, escalating tensions over federal funding and university policies.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Fired IRS agents will be replaced with AI, says Treasury Sec

IRS plans to use AI to enhance tax collection amid staff cuts.
AI is expected to compensate for reduced enforcement workforce.
More than 11,000 IRS employees have been laid off.
The agency's effectiveness hinges on the experience of replacement staff.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

IRS reverses staffing gains made under Biden

The IRS has lost over 20% of its workforce since Trump took office, undermining Biden's hiring efforts and resulting in imminent layoffs.
Retirement
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Trump Called Out Over Promise to End Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status After Vow to Never Use the IRS As a Political Weapon'

fromTruthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Seeks to Revoke Harvard's Tax Status Despite Numerous Concessions

Democrats call for IRS investigation into Trump's threat to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
US politics

Trump ousts IRS chief days after appointment amid Musk-Bessent feud

Trump is replacing the IRS acting commissioner amid reported tensions within the Treasury Department.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Trump Called Out Over Promise to End Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status After Vow to Never Use the IRS As a Political Weapon'

#tax-exemption
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

I.R.S. Said to Be Considering Whether to Revoke Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status

The IRS may revoke Harvard's tax exemption, escalating tensions with the Trump administration over federal funding and university practices.
#hunter-biden
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
US politics

Hunter Biden abruptly drops lawsuit against IRS - a move the whistleblowers say shows 'everything you need to know'

US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Gary Shapley, whistleblower IRS agent who investigated Hunter Biden, expected to be named agency's acting chief

IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley is set to become acting commissioner amidst ongoing controversies over Hunter Biden's tax investigations.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
US politics

Hunter Biden abruptly drops lawsuit against IRS - a move the whistleblowers say shows 'everything you need to know'

US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Gary Shapley, whistleblower IRS agent who investigated Hunter Biden, expected to be named agency's acting chief

IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley is set to become acting commissioner amidst ongoing controversies over Hunter Biden's tax investigations.
Retirement
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

IRS to lay off taxpayer experience, DEI staff

The IRS is laying off employees in the Taxpayer Experience Office amid wider workforce reductions, impacting taxpayer service efforts.
#taxes
#elon-musk
Privacy professionals
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

What the New IRS Rules Mean for Your Business - And How to Come Out Ahead | Entrepreneur

The IRS is drastically reducing its workforce and budget, impacting tax enforcement strategies and audit rates.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

IRS Hunter Biden whistleblower Gary Shapley ousted as acting commissioner

Gary Shapley was removed as acting IRS commissioner shortly after his appointment amidst internal conflicts within the Trump administration.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

White House extends federal hiring freeze until July for most

The continued extension of the federal hiring freeze demonstrates the administration's commitment to controlling federal spending and workforce size, impacting various agencies including the IRS.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

IRS workers only had to show up to work once a week in person, before Trump took over

To hold telework solely responsible for such issues is inappropriate. Given the need for supervisors to assess the portability of an individual employee's work, I am not convinced there should be an arbitrary six-day cap.
Remote teams
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

With Harvard Threat, Trump Tries to Bend the I.R.S. to His Will

The independence of the IRS is at risk under President Trump, raising concerns about its potential use for political vendettas.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump administration plans to end IRS free tax filing program: sources

The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS' Direct File program, prioritizing commercial tax assistance over free filing options.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Proposed bill taking aim at IRS would strip agency of guns, ammo

"The IRS has consistently been weaponized against American citizens, targeted religious organizations, journalists, gun owners, and everyday Americans," Moore asserted, according to a press release.
SF politics
fromFlowingData
3 months ago

IRS agrees to send immigrant tax data to ICE

IRS commissioner resigns over immigrant tax data-sharing deal with ICE.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
3 months ago

What We Now Know About the IRS-ICE Tax Data Deal | KQED

The IRS will share tax information of undocumented immigrants under criminal investigation, raising privacy concerns.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

A Weird Tax Season at the I.R.S.

The I.R.S. faces staffing cuts and shifts in duties under pressure from political figures targeting its role.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Some Online Scam Victims Can Now Seek Tax Relief on Firmer Ground

Victims of online scams may be eligible for tax relief under certain conditions specified by the IRS.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

More Than 20,000 IRS Employees Accept Trump Administration's Resignation Offer

Trump administration's resignation offer has led to significant I.R.S. staff losses, threatening tax revenue collection.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

How big a tax refund can New Yorkers expect?

New York residents rank 12th nationally for average tax refunds, receiving about $3,339.
Refund amounts differ greatly by income, reflecting economic disparities among residents.
Non-profit organizations
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Tax Day 2025: Deadline Extensions, Where to Find Free Food | Entrepreneur

The IRS has extended tax deadlines for certain states due to natural disasters.
Many franchises offer special promotions on Tax Day to alleviate the stress of filing taxes.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The future of IRS Direct File looks grim

The IRS Direct File program, despite its potential to streamline tax filing for Americans, is facing significant criticism for its poor uptake and execution.
Cryptocurrency
Privacy professionals
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Paying Taxes By Card - Which Service Offers the Best Fees?

Paying taxes with a credit card can lead to higher fees if not properly managed.
Use third-party payment processors for lower fees on credit card tax payments.
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