Politics Aug 08 Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commisioner less than 2 months after Senate confirmation The Senate confirmed Long on a 53-44 vote despite Democrats’ concerns about the Republican’s past work for a firm that pitched a fraud-ridden coronavirus pandemic-era tax break and about campaign contributions he received after Trump nominated him. By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Nation Jul 17 Watch 5:40 IRS to share personal data with immigration agents to aid deportation efforts The Trump administration is giving personal data to immigration authorities to aid its crackdown. The AP reported ICE is getting access to Medicaid data and ProPublica found the IRS is building a program that would give immigration agents unprecedented access… By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
Politics Jun 25 Watchdog warns Trump’s budget bill could complicate 2026 tax filing season after IRS staffing cuts The National Taxpayer Advocate report notes that the IRS historically receives more calls after significant changes in tax law, so it may need additional employees and improved digital tools to maintain its level of service if Trump's legislative package passes… By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Politics Apr 23 At IRS, leadership churn and a worker exodus roil agency The height of tax season was the height of turmoil at the IRS. By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Apr 16 IRS agent who investigated Hunter Biden expected to be named acting chief of the tax collection agency By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press An IRS whistleblower who testified publicly about investigations into Hunter Biden’s taxes is expected to be promoted to IRS acting commissioner, two sources familiar with the plan tell The Associated Press. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 7:11 Top IRS official quits over plans to share personal data with immigration authorities By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins The top IRS official is resigning after a deal between the agency and immigration authorities to share sensitive data. For decades, the IRS encouraged undocumented immigrants to file taxes with the assurance that their data would be protected. But the… Continue watching
Apr 09 AP report: IRS acting commissioner resigning over deal to send immigrant tax data to ICE By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The IRS has been in upheaval over Trump administration decisions to share taxpayer data. Continue reading
Mar 13 IRS removes its chief counsel after clashing with DOGE over sharing tax info, AP reports By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Sources say Paul was demoted from his position because he clashed with the Department of Government Efficiency's alleged push to share tax information with multiple agencies. Continue reading
Mar 04 IRS drafting plans to slash as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce leaving agency ‘dysfunctional,’ AP sources say By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press A reduction in force of tens of thousands of people would render the IRS "dysfunctional," said John Koskinen, a former IRS Commissioner. Continue reading