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Did the IRS Admit It ‘Encourages Illegals’ to Steal Social Security Numbers for Taxes?

With tax season looming and the federal government in a partial shutdown, an old story gained new popularity.

Will the Government Shutdown Delay Income Tax Refunds?

This year's tax season may see even more confusion than usual due to the government shutdown.

Equifax Awarded $7.2 Million IRS Contract Despite Security Breach

Internal Revenue Service officials said temporarily re-upping an existing identity verification contract with Equifax was a stopgap measure to prevent service interruptions.

IRS Issues Warning On Ransomware ‘Questionnaire’ Scam

A phony email targeting tax professionals is "a new twist on an old scheme," agency Commissioner John Koskinen said.

Did the IRS ‘Fast Track’ Tax-Exempt Status for ‘After School Satan’ Clubs?

The Internal Revenue Service granted nonprofit status in 2014 to an organization that now sponsors "After School Satan" clubs, two years before they were created.