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Controversial Confirmation: Former Congressman Billy Long to Lead IRS
The Senate confirmed former Missouri Representative Billy Long as IRS commissioner despite Democratic concerns about his past work for a firm involved in a fraudulent tax break and campaign contributions he received after his nomination by President Trump; Long previously sponsored legislation to el...
Controversial Confirmation: Former Congressman Billy Long to Lead IRS
The Senate confirmed former Missouri Representative Billy Long as IRS commissioner despite Democratic concerns about his past work for a firm involved in a fraudulent tax break and campaign contributions he received after his nomination by President Trump; Long previously sponsored legislation to el...
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56% Bias Score
IRS Layoffs Begin Amidst Peak Tax Season
The IRS will begin announcing layoffs by the end of this week, potentially impacting up to 20,000 employees amidst their peak tax season workload, as part of the Trump administration's plan to significantly reduce agency staffing by as much as 20%.
IRS Layoffs Begin Amidst Peak Tax Season
The IRS will begin announcing layoffs by the end of this week, potentially impacting up to 20,000 employees amidst their peak tax season workload, as part of the Trump administration's plan to significantly reduce agency staffing by as much as 20%.
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56% Bias Score
Tax Relief Companies: Navigating IRS Debt
Tax relief companies negotiate with the IRS on behalf of taxpayers to reduce tax debt, penalties, or create payment plans; however, fees can be substantial and credentials vary, so careful research is essential.
Tax Relief Companies: Navigating IRS Debt
Tax relief companies negotiate with the IRS on behalf of taxpayers to reduce tax debt, penalties, or create payment plans; however, fees can be substantial and credentials vary, so careful research is essential.
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32% Bias Score
Tax Scams Surge, Costing $9.1 Billion in 2024
The IRS reported $9.1 billion in tax-related fraud in 2024, highlighting a rise in scams targeting stressed taxpayers during tax season; common tactics include fake refunds, ghost preparers, and fraudulent charities.
Tax Scams Surge, Costing $9.1 Billion in 2024
The IRS reported $9.1 billion in tax-related fraud in 2024, highlighting a rise in scams targeting stressed taxpayers during tax season; common tactics include fake refunds, ghost preparers, and fraudulent charities.
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20% Bias Score
Acting IRS Commissioner Retires Amidst Staff Cuts and Data Access Controversy
Acting IRS Commissioner Doug O'Donnell retired Friday, leaving Melanie Krause, seen as sympathetic to Elon Musk's DOGE, in charge; nearly 7,000 IRS employees were fired last week, raising concerns about tax season and taxpayer data security.
Acting IRS Commissioner Retires Amidst Staff Cuts and Data Access Controversy
Acting IRS Commissioner Doug O'Donnell retired Friday, leaving Melanie Krause, seen as sympathetic to Elon Musk's DOGE, in charge; nearly 7,000 IRS employees were fired last week, raising concerns about tax season and taxpayer data security.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration to Lay Off Over 6,000 IRS Employees Amidst Tax Season
The Trump administration plans to lay off over 6,000 IRS employees by the end of the week, including 3,500 from the Small Business/Self-Employed division, amid the US tax season; the move is part of a larger effort to reduce the federal workforce and is facing legal challenges and public disapproval...
Trump Administration to Lay Off Over 6,000 IRS Employees Amidst Tax Season
The Trump administration plans to lay off over 6,000 IRS employees by the end of the week, including 3,500 from the Small Business/Self-Employed division, amid the US tax season; the move is part of a larger effort to reduce the federal workforce and is facing legal challenges and public disapproval...
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44% Bias Score
IRS Tax Refunds Average $3,170, Paper Checks Eliminated
The average IRS tax refund in 2025 is $3,170, up from $3,050 in 2024; however, paper checks for tax refunds and payments are being eliminated starting September 2025, impacting processing times and potentially creating challenges for some taxpayers.
IRS Tax Refunds Average $3,170, Paper Checks Eliminated
The average IRS tax refund in 2025 is $3,170, up from $3,050 in 2024; however, paper checks for tax refunds and payments are being eliminated starting September 2025, impacting processing times and potentially creating challenges for some taxpayers.
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32% Bias Score
IRS Faces Mass Layoffs, Impacting Taxpayer Services
The IRS faces significant workforce cuts, with approximately 22,000 employees potentially let go by mid-May, impacting taxpayer services and revenue collection; this follows legal challenges to previous firings and high leadership turnover.
IRS Faces Mass Layoffs, Impacting Taxpayer Services
The IRS faces significant workforce cuts, with approximately 22,000 employees potentially let go by mid-May, impacting taxpayer services and revenue collection; this follows legal challenges to previous firings and high leadership turnover.
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48% Bias Score
IRS Layoffs Amidst Tax Law Changes Signal Broader AI-Driven Job Displacement
The Trump administration laid off 6,700 IRS employees (8%), hindering tax processing during tax season, coinciding with upcoming significant tax law changes; this is part of a wider trend of AI-driven job displacement in various sectors.
IRS Layoffs Amidst Tax Law Changes Signal Broader AI-Driven Job Displacement
The Trump administration laid off 6,700 IRS employees (8%), hindering tax processing during tax season, coinciding with upcoming significant tax law changes; this is part of a wider trend of AI-driven job displacement in various sectors.
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56% Bias Score
IRS Reports $9.1 Billion in Tax Fraud, Warns of Rising Scam Risks
The IRS reported $9.1 billion (€8.7bn) in fraud from financial and tax crimes in 2024, prompting warnings about various scams including fake refunds, ghost preparers, fake charities, smishing/phishing, back tax demands, social media scams, and schemes targeting non-English speakers and seniors.
IRS Reports $9.1 Billion in Tax Fraud, Warns of Rising Scam Risks
The IRS reported $9.1 billion (€8.7bn) in fraud from financial and tax crimes in 2024, prompting warnings about various scams including fake refunds, ghost preparers, fake charities, smishing/phishing, back tax demands, social media scams, and schemes targeting non-English speakers and seniors.
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16% Bias Score
IRS Staff Cuts to Cause Tax Refund Delays
President Trump's planned cuts to the IRS workforce of over 6,000 employees by the end of this week will likely lead to significant delays in tax refund processing, particularly for those filing near the deadline or requiring assistance; tax experts advise filing early and electronically to mitigate...
IRS Staff Cuts to Cause Tax Refund Delays
President Trump's planned cuts to the IRS workforce of over 6,000 employees by the end of this week will likely lead to significant delays in tax refund processing, particularly for those filing near the deadline or requiring assistance; tax experts advise filing early and electronically to mitigate...
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40% Bias Score
IRS Cuts Thousands of Employees Amidst Budget Cuts and Data Access Concerns
The IRS is cutting thousands of probationary employees, mostly from the Small Business/Self-Employed division, impacting the 2025 tax season; additional cuts and a hiring freeze are planned, along with a DHS request for IRS assistance with immigration enforcement and concerns regarding DOGE accessin...
IRS Cuts Thousands of Employees Amidst Budget Cuts and Data Access Concerns
The IRS is cutting thousands of probationary employees, mostly from the Small Business/Self-Employed division, impacting the 2025 tax season; additional cuts and a hiring freeze are planned, along with a DHS request for IRS assistance with immigration enforcement and concerns regarding DOGE accessin...
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44% Bias Score
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