Taxes February 6, 2026
IRS Issues Proposed Rules on Clean Fuel Tax Credit
The Treasury Department and the IRS released proposed regulations Feb. 3 on the clean fuel production credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes February 26, 2025
IRS Says Contractor Leaked 400,000 Tax Returns, Nearly 6 Times More Than Previously Reported
The tax data was stolen and leaked to the media by Charles Littlejohn, a former government contractor who was convicted and sentenced last year to five years in prison.
IRS February 26, 2025
Melanie Krause Named IRS Acting Commissioner as Douglas O’Donnell is Set to Retire
IRS chief operating officer Melanie Krause will be taking over as the agency's acting commissioner, a move that was announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday after current IRS interim chief Douglas O'Donnell said he plans to retire on Feb. 28.
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Taxes February 25, 2025
Nevada Woman Pleads Guilty to $98 Million Covid-19 Employment Tax Fraud
In total, these claims sought refunds of over $98 million, of which the IRS paid approximately $33 million. McCoy personally received over $1.3 million in fraudulent refunds and was...
Taxes February 24, 2025
1099-K Tax Rules: What You Need to Know if You Get Paid Via Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal
If you get paid through Venmo, PayPal, Cash App or another payment app, you may receive an IRS Form 1099-K this year. Here's what you need to know.
Taxes February 24, 2025
Average Tax Refund is Down 32%, IRS Data Shows
A quick glance at the latest 2025 tax refund numbers may be cause for concern for those who haven’t filed yet, but the IRS says there’s a good reason why certain numbers are down.
Taxes February 21, 2025
The IRS Can Reduce Your Tax Refund if You Owe Certain Debts
A program authorized through the Department of Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service allows for the reduction of your refund to pay down specific debts.
Taxes February 21, 2025
2025 IRS Tax Refund Schedule: IRS Layoffs Could Cause Delays in Refunds
This article includes an easy reference chart that taxpayers can use to estimate how soon they may get their income tax refund.
IRS February 20, 2025
IRS Workers in Syracuse Abruptly Fired: ‘There’s a Lot of Crying, and It’s Not Good’
The IRS abruptly fired up to 10 employees in its Syracuse, NY office Thursday, part of a group of almost 7,000 agency workers let go by the Trump administration during tax season.
IRS February 20, 2025
Trump Administration Fires 6,700 IRS Employees During Tax Season
The purge largely targeted newer “probationary” employees who have fewer protections than long-term workers.
IRS February 20, 2025
IRS Plans to Cut Thousands of Employees by Mail
A technical glitch prevented officials from notifying thousands of IRS employees via email that they were being terminated. The agency had to resort to paper.
Taxes February 20, 2025
Tips for Filing Income Tax Returns in 2025
To avoid mistakes and potential processing delays, taxpayers should refrain from filing until they have received all necessary tax documents. Taxpayers should always carefully review documents for inaccuracies or missing information.
IRS February 19, 2025
IRS Workers in Kansas City Brace for Mass Layoff
National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 66 president Shannon Ellis said the union had been informed by IRS leadership that as many as 1,000 probationary employees would be let go this week.