Janet L. Yellen, the Treasury secretary, called on Congress to raise or suspend the debt limit so the United States could continue paying its bills.

The recommendations followed concerns that fueled a run on several banks.

The Treasury Department’s ability to delay a default, the so-called X-date, hinges on how fast the money is coming in.

There was optimism at the spring meetings of the I.M.F. and World Bank that China will make concessions over restructuring its loans.

The International Monetary Fund says a painful slowdown, which could include a recession, has become a bigger risk for the global economy.

The International Monetary Fund says a painful slowdown, which could include a recession, has become a bigger risk for the global economy.

The International Monetary Fund says a painful slowdown, which could include a recession, has become a bigger risk for the global economy.

The 10-year strategy document outlines a focus on taxpayer services and enforcement efforts on the rich.

Slower economic growth could mean some retirement benefits will be cut sooner than originally forecast.

The tax preparation industry is alarmed over the prospect that the Internal Revenue Service will devise its own free tax-filing system.