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fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

The IRS wants to shrink its workforce by nearly 4,000 - and use technology to make up the difference

The IRS plans to reduce its workforce by 4,000 employees, relying on technology to maintain performance despite significant staffing losses.
Remote teams
fromAccounting Today
1 day ago

IRS telework plunged after Trump return-to-office mandate

The percentage of IRS employees working from home dropped from 65% to 25% after a directive for in-person work was issued.
Retirement
fromUSA TODAY
2 weeks ago

IRS tax forgiveness requirements: Who qualifies and how it works

The IRS offers various tax relief options, not a single 'tax forgiveness' program, based on individual financial situations.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

The IRS wants to shrink its workforce by nearly 4,000 - and use technology to make up the difference

The IRS plans to reduce its workforce by 4,000 employees, relying on technology to maintain performance despite significant staffing losses.
Remote teams
fromAccounting Today
1 day ago

IRS telework plunged after Trump return-to-office mandate

The percentage of IRS employees working from home dropped from 65% to 25% after a directive for in-person work was issued.
Retirement
fromUSA TODAY
2 weeks ago

IRS tax forgiveness requirements: Who qualifies and how it works

The IRS offers various tax relief options, not a single 'tax forgiveness' program, based on individual financial situations.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 hour ago

Opinion: Corporate Democrats Who Refuse to Tax the Rich Are Protecting Their Donors. Vote Them Out.

New leaders are needed to advocate for working people and reform New York's inequitable tax system.
NYC startup
fromFortune
18 hours ago

H&R Block is betting it can be more than a tax company | Fortune

H&R Block aims to transform from a seasonal tax service into a year-round financial platform using technology and human trust.
Poker
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Nobody Knows How to File Taxes on Prediction Market Wins

Tax guidance for prediction market profits is unclear, leaving taxpayers uncertain about reporting obligations.
Law
fromwww.thelocal.at
3 weeks ago

The tax deadlines Americans in Austria need to know in 2026

Americans abroad must file taxes in both the US and their country of residence, adhering to specific deadlines.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 29, 2026)

Regulators are increasingly asserting control over digital assets while enabling new market structures, as seen in recent developments in the U.S. and Hong Kong.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

US tax returns, solar panels and helplines: 6 essential articles for life in France

Americans in France must file two tax returns annually, utilize English-speaking helplines, navigate medical access, consider solar panel installation, and learn to express condolences in French.
Retirement
fromIndependent
3 days ago

State took 70m from estates of dead people after detecting overpayments

Welfare officials reclaimed nearly €70m from deceased individuals' estates due to overpayments.
Privacy professionals
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Gearoid O'Sullivan: Would you be happy to have details of your tax affairs paraded in public?

New rules threaten taxpayer privacy by limiting the right to private hearings in the appeals process.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Rep. Chip Roy stated, 'We aren't getting the job done. Part of that is because we are bound by this big, broken, fake filibuster of 60 votes. But part of it is you gotta have the willpower to do it.'
US politics
Humor
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Don't Write 'April Fools' On Your Tax Return Or Try A Trump-Protest Stunt Because The IRS Won't Be Laughing - Above the Law

Filing incorrect tax returns as a protest is illegal and can lead to serious consequences.
#tax-refunds
US Elections
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Your tax refund could be delayed-and the IRS says you need to act fast

1.4 million Americans may face delays in tax refunds due to the phase-out of paper checks by the federal government.
US Elections
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Your tax refund could be delayed-and the IRS says you need to act fast

1.4 million Americans may face delays in tax refunds due to the phase-out of paper checks by the federal government.
fromFortune
4 days ago

The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won't rule out conflict of interest risks | Fortune

One of the things that I'm hoping to do a better job on is getting people from the private sector-who've been in the private sector their whole career-who also spend a couple years in government at some point in their career, and learn something.
Non-profit organizations
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Civilian agencies face 10% cuts in Trump's 2027 budget

President Trump proposed a $2.2 trillion fiscal 2027 budget with increased defense spending and cuts to non-defense agencies.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

The Daily Dirt: One man's quest for a STAR rebate

The STAR property tax rebate application was denied due to an income error, which took months to resolve despite a quick fix being possible.
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

White House Seeks to Slash CISA Funding by $707 Million

"CISA was more focused on censorship than on protecting the Nation's critical systems, and put them at risk due to poor management and inefficiency, as well as a focus on self-promotion."
SF politics
#tax-filing
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Thanks to Trump, tax refunds could $1,000 higher this season. Here are the new deductions taxpayers should know about | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Thanks to Trump, tax refunds could $1,000 higher this season. Here are the new deductions taxpayers should know about | Fortune

#social-security
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

These 5 Trump Administration Changes are Hurting Social Security Retirees

The Trump Administration made changes to Social Security that negatively impact retirees despite pledging not to cut benefits.
SF politics
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

This Trump Administration Move May Cause Lasting Damage to Social Security

The Trump Administration's staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration may lead to long-lasting damage to the Social Security benefits program.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

3 Ways To Avoid Paying Taxes On Your Social Security Benefits

Social Security benefits may be taxed based on combined income, with low thresholds that haven't adjusted for inflation.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

UK government lacks ambition to fight tax fraud, says PAC | Computer Weekly

The UK's PAC criticizes the government for failing to modernize technology to combat tax fraud and error, costing taxpayers billions annually.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
Law
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Dave Ramsey Tells Tutor With $24,000 IRS Debt to Pay the Government First in Her $94,000 Debt Snowball

Prioritize IRS debt over other debts due to its unique enforcement powers and penalties.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
6 days ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Americans spend $146 billion and 11.6 billion hours doing their taxes, and most of it is just filling out paperwork | Fortune

These figures reflect what we see every day. Compliance isn't difficult because people are careless—it's difficult because it's fragmented, deadline-driven, and overwhelmingly manual.
Deliverability
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Some Drivers Will Qualify for a New Tax Break on Car Payments

An update to the tax code will enable some car buyers to write off their monthly payments on their taxes this year, with significant caveats for eligibility.
Cars
US politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

A $10 billion 'slush fund' to pay TSA agents: Trump's latest unilateral loophole, explained | Fortune

Political power in the U.S. is constitutionally vested in Congress, but Trump's actions during the government shutdown challenge this principle.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

US Treasury Seeks Industry Input as Stablecoin Regulation Enters Federal Rulemaking Phase

U.S. Treasury proposes new stablecoin regulation framework under the GENIUS Act, seeking public input on state and federal oversight alignment.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

HMRC interest 'double standards' branded unfair as taxpayers face higher charges than rebates

HMRC charges taxpayers 7.75% interest on late payments but pays only 2.75% on refunds, creating a structurally unfair system with no equivalent penalties for HMRC delays.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

This 401(k) Rollover Move Can Save a High Earner $50,000 in Taxes

Choosing between rolling a 401(k) to an IRA or using the NUA strategy can save significant taxes.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Taxes 2026: 7 On Your Side, tax experts answer viewer questions

7 On Your Side and a team of tax experts will answer your questions about changes to the tax law, new deductions, deadlines, and much more.
Podcast
Law
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Alan Shatter wins 123,000 tax refund from IRS after sale of house in Florida, but fails to recover legal costs

Alan Shatter won a $123,750 refund from the IRS but failed to recover $21,201.95 in legal costs.
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 days ago

U.S. Treasury Launches First GENIUS Act Rulemaking Proposal

The proposed rule establishes broad principles to guide the determination of whether state-level stablecoin regulatory regimes are 'substantially similar' to the federal framework, allowing smaller issuers to remain under state supervision.
Cryptocurrency
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Oversight Dems Calls for Bondi to Testify Before Congress

Pam Bondi is called to testify before Congress regarding her handling of the Epstein files after being ousted as attorney general.
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

The 401(k) Move Executives Make Every December to Shield Their Bonus From Taxes

Most employer 401(k) plans allow mid-year changes to the deferral election percentage. Before the bonus pay period, raise the deferral rate high enough to funnel as much of the bonus as possible into the 401(k), up to the annual limit.
Retirement
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This tax season is bringing a 'deluge' of scams. Here's how to protect yourself

Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers surge during tax season, with AI amplifying fraud attempts and identity theft risks.
#retirement-planning
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago
Retirement

How Top Executives Structure Their 401(k) to Pay Zero Taxes in Retirement

Managing diverse retirement assets is crucial to avoid tax collisions and achieve zero taxes in specific years.
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago
Retirement

How a Business Owner With $1.2 Million in a 401(k) Legally Avoids RMDs

Business owners can eliminate required minimum distributions from 401(k) accounts through strategic Roth conversions before age 73.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

How Top Executives Structure Their 401(k) to Pay Zero Taxes in Retirement

Managing diverse retirement assets is crucial to avoid tax collisions and achieve zero taxes in specific years.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

How a Business Owner With $1.2 Million in a 401(k) Legally Avoids RMDs

Business owners can eliminate required minimum distributions from 401(k) accounts through strategic Roth conversions before age 73.
US politics
fromAxios
6 days ago

Exclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records

The Presidential Records Act mandates that presidential records belong to the U.S. government, a law Trump has challenged by retaining documents.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Have You Paid Your "Intuit Tax"?

Oligarchs manipulate tax preparation systems to impose private taxes, increasing costs for taxpayers and protecting their monopolies.
Law
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The IRS may owe you money from the pandemic years - but you have to claim it

A federal court ruling may entitle taxpayers to refunds for penalties or interest incorrectly charged by the IRS between January 20, 2020 and July 11, 2023 during the Covid pandemic emergency period.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Here's exactly what Social security retirees need to do to qualify for the new tax deduction

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces a new tax deduction for retirees, reducing taxable income and potentially lowering taxes on Social Security benefits.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The IRS Is in Trouble

The IRS, weakened by budget cuts and staff reductions from over 100,000 to 81,000 employees, faces significant challenges in collecting taxes and processing returns for the 2026 filing season.
Remote teams
fromYahoo Finance
1 month ago

Canadians may be missing a tax deduction

Work-from-home tax relief methods changed after 2022; employees must now use detailed calculation methods instead of the temporary flat-rate approach to claim home office expenses.
Retirement
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Is there really no tax on tips, overtime, and Social Security? Here's what to know

The new tax law offers potential benefits, but many conditions and income thresholds affect actual tax liabilities for seniors and others.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Trump's anti-fraud task force poised to scrutinize benefits programs

The White House established an anti-fraud task force to combat fraud in federally-funded benefits programs through funding withholding, increased data-sharing, and enhanced eligibility enforcement.
#tax-planning
fromMoneyLion
3 weeks ago
Retirement

Tax Questions Middle-Class Americans Should Ask

Middle-class Americans should actively review income changes, withholding amounts, and pre-tax contributions annually to avoid missed deductions, unexpected tax bills, and lost refunds.
fromSubstack
2 months ago
Retirement

Stop Thinking About Taxes As an April Problem

Treat taxes as year-round automated maintenance: organize documents, do projections, save for payments, make estimated payments, hire a CPA, and file extensions strategically.
Retirement
fromMoneyLion
3 weeks ago

Tax Questions Middle-Class Americans Should Ask

Middle-class Americans should actively review income changes, withholding amounts, and pre-tax contributions annually to avoid missed deductions, unexpected tax bills, and lost refunds.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US tax agency broke privacy law approximately 42,695 times', judge says

A federal judge ruled the IRS violated tax confidentiality law by disclosing taxpayer information to Immigration and Customs Enforcement approximately 42,695 times without proper authorization.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

Former IRS Commissioner: Here's how we used AI to create immediate value when taxpayers scrutinized every dollar | Fortune

Companies must identify urgent pain points, apply AI practically, measure impact, and pursue productivity, sensitive-process, and purpose-built AI to translate investment into measurable returns.
#home-office-deduction
fromAol
1 month ago
Business

This Potentially Lucrative Tax Break May Be Off the Table for You This Year

fromAol
1 month ago
Business

This Potentially Lucrative Tax Break May Be Off the Table for You This Year

Philosophy
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Are you morally obligated to pay taxes?

Obeying laws and paying taxes is morally justified by civic duty, tacit consent, prevention of social harm, and benefits received from legal order.
US politics
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Using AI to Do Your Taxes Is Likely to Backfire Spectacularly

AI chatbots consistently miscalculate taxes by over $2,000 on average and struggle with precise form completion due to the intricate details required in tax filing.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Revenue told Government not to tell public about lucrative tax loophole

A tax loophole enabling wealthy individuals to transfer valuable life assurance policies tax-free was quietly closed during last year's budget.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Treasury cancels Booz Allen contracts over leaks about wealthy taxpayers

Treasury canceled 31 Booz Allen contracts totaling $21 million after a contractor leaked confidential IRS taxpayer data exposing wealthy taxpayers' tax-minimization strategies.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Filing Your Taxes? Here's The Truth About Changes to Social Security Tax Changes

Social Security benefit taxation rules remain unchanged despite claims of tax relief; provisional income thresholds still determine taxability of benefits in 2026.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

IRS CEO largely dodges questions about data sharing at IRS, SSA

A federal judge found the IRS unlawfully shared taxpayer data with ICE, disclosing addresses of 42,695 people in violation of law, with no IRS employees disciplined.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

High Earners Who Pay 37% to the IRS Actually Have an Easy Workaround Now | PZA

PZA provides federally tax-exempt, AMT-free municipal-bond income (about 3.9% yield) that preserves after-tax yield for high-bracket investors versus taxable bonds.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

3 Top IRS Tips to Consider for a Prosperous Tax Return Season

The 2026 tax season offers new deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest, with average refunds up 14% from 2025, requiring organized record-keeping to maximize eligible tax benefits.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Tax season is about to begin. Here's what you need to file taxes and avoid missing a deadline.

It's that time of year again. Tax season is about to begin, and most Americans need to complete their 2025 filings by Wednesday, April 15. To avoid missing a deadline or paying a penalty, plan to check your local tax dates and income paperwork as soon as possible. Here's everything you need to know about taxes in the new year.
Business
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

The IRS turned over confidential taxpayer info to ICE 'approximately 42,695 times.' That was illegal, judge says | Fortune

A federal judge ruled the IRS violated federal law by disclosing confidential taxpayer information approximately 42,695 times to Immigration and Customs Enforcement without proper authorization.
fromBloombergtax
2 months ago

Supreme Court Case Among State and Local Tax Issues to Watch

Many of those developments will continue to affect SALT in 2026 as we see renewed challenges to Public Law 86-272, a federal law that prohibits states from imposing income taxes on out-of-state businesses that only solicit sales of tangible personal property in the state. There also will be developments involving digital advertising taxes, federal tax law changes, interstate disputes, and a US Supreme Court ruling involving the government's right to take property to satisfy a tax lien.
Law
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

IRS head announces a shake-up on the eve of the 2026 tax season

Days before the 2026 tax filing season begins, the head of the IRS announced a shake-up Tuesday, saying the personnel and operational changes are intended to improve taxpayer service and modernize the agency. The timing of the announcement coincides with a critical moment for the agency, as the IRS prepares to process millions of tax returns while simultaneously implementing major tax law changes under the tax and spending package President Donald Trump signed into law last summer.
US politics
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Senators demand to know the IRS' path forward following the end of Direct File

Senators Warren and King are investigating the Trump administration's ending of IRS Direct File and the return to Free File reliance on private tax-prep companies.
#irs-staffing
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
US politics

'Setting this agency up for failure': Amid staffing crunch, IRS taps employees with no relevant experience to assist during filing season

fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
US politics

'Setting this agency up for failure': Amid staffing crunch, IRS taps employees with no relevant experience to assist during filing season

US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Why your tax refund could be much bigger this year than you expected

Millions of Americans may receive larger tax refunds in 2026 due to 2025 tax-law changes combined with unchanged payroll withholding.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

IRS will accept 2025 tax returns starting Jan. 26

IRS begins accepting 2025 returns Jan. 26 but faces major workforce losses and retroactive tax-law changes that could disrupt the filing season before April 15.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Trump sues IRS tax agency, Treasury over leaked records

Donald Trump sued the IRS and Treasury for $10 billion alleging leaks of his tax returns between 2018 and 2020 caused reputational and financial harm.
US politics
fromABC7 New York
2 months ago

IRS now accepting 2025 federal income tax returns. Americans can start filing for their refunds

Taxpayers must file 2025 federal income tax returns by April 15 or request a six-month extension; refunds are fastest via e-file and direct deposit.
fromFortune
2 months ago

From Wall Street to Washington: The CEO who is overhauling the IRS and SSA | Fortune

Bisignano previously spent most of his career in large financial institutions and fintech companies, including serving as CEO of both Fiserv and First Data. Earlier in his career, he was co-chief operating officer of J.P. Morgan Chase and CEO of its mortgage banking unit. Now, Bisignano is running the SSA and IRS much like the private sector firms he has made a career of fixing, according to Tully.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

IRS announces little-known trick to get your 2026 tax returns accepted early

A new year brings a new tax filing season. With many cash-strapped Americans worried about their finances, many can't wait to file their returns. The sooner you file, the sooner your chances of getting your refund, after all. But just when can you begin submitting your tax return to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? That depends. Here's what you need to know about the 2026 tax filing season.
US politics
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Cut your 2025 tax bill with these 4 smart moves

OBBBA creates temporary tax breaks through 2028–2029, raises SALT cap to $40,000 (2025–2029), and adds limited above-the-line deductions with strict income phaseouts.
US politics
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

Trump sues IRS and the Treasury for $10 Billion Because His Tax Returns Were Leaked - DataBreaches.Net

President Trump and his sons sued the IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax returns; an alternative estimate proposed was $5,150.
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