Category: Internal Revenue Service

What to Know About Trump’s Order to Phase Out Paper Checks

An executive order from President Trump will require government agencies to make electronic payments for tax refunds, Social Security and other benefits as of Sept. 30.
Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos Amid Return to Office

President Trump has described his new in-office requirement as a way to ensure workers are doing their jobs. He sees potentially leading more employees to quit as an added benefit.
Tax Tips for Those Who Haven’t Filed Their 2024 Returns

Despite the turmoil at the I.R.S., tax returns are still due on April 15. And, yes, there are still options for lowering last year’s taxable income.
Inside Trump’s War on the I.R.S.: Dropped Audits and a Skeleton Staff

President Trump is planning to gut the work force while trying to turn the I.R.S. into a more political agency.
How the Tax Bill Could Impact Your Wallet

Brackets may change. The standard deduction could fall. And President Trump will probably not remove taxes on Social Security income.
Why You Should Sign Up for an I.R.S. Identity Protection PIN

With employees from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency poking around in agency systems, faith in data security isn’t what it once was. The tool, an identity protection PIN, can help.
Scammers Stole Their Retirement Savings. Then the Tax Bill Arrived.

The victims pulled money out of their retirement accounts. The withdrawals had inflated their taxable income, even though the funds quickly disappeared.
What to Know About Filing Your Tax Return as the I.R.S. Sheds Workers

How to avoid delays, check the status of refunds and contact the Internal Revenue Service with problems.
Did You Sell Concert Tickets or Clothes? You May Owe Taxes

If you received more than $5,000 for online sales of “goods or services” in 2024, you might get a Form 1099-K. Don’t ignore it, an expert says.
I.R.S. Fires 6,700 Employees Amid Tax Filing Season

The layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service came alongside additional firings at the Transportation Security Administration and the C.I.A.
Struggle Over Americans’ Personal Data Plays Out Across the Government

Employees from Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency are gaining access to vast amounts of information held by federal agencies, even as lawsuits try to stop them.
Elon Musk Zeroes In on the I.R.S.

The tech mogul’s cost-cutting initiative is seeking sensitive taxpayer data, drawing concerns about privacy, potential political retribution and more.