Jun 25 Watchdog warns Trump's budget bill could complicate 2026 tax filing season after IRS staffing cuts By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Apr 23 At IRS, leadership churn and a worker exodus roil agency By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The height of tax season was the height of turmoil at the IRS. Continue reading
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
Feb 24 Watch 7:32 Why a former IRS commissioner says Musk's mass layoffs are a huge mistake By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat The IRS is in the process of terminating more than 6,000 employees, around six percent of the agency’s workforce, as Elon Musk’s team continues its efforts to cut federal employees. Former IRS leaders who served under both Democratic and Republican… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 7:00 Musk and DOGE face new criticism for seeking access to sensitive IRS data By Geoff Bennett, Shrai Popat Elon Musk’s "Department of Government Efficiency" group is seeking access to data systems within the IRS that house financial information about every taxpayer, business and nonprofit in the country. Geoff Bennett discussed the implications with Natasha Sarin, a professor at… Continue watching
Feb 17 DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS, AP reports By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press If successful, Musk and his group would have access to millions of tightly controlled files that include taxpayer information, bank records and other sensitive records. Continue reading