Examining claim that most of fired IRS agents were trained to audit billionaires and corporations
In March 2025, a rumor spread online that most of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents that U.S. President Donald ...
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Following years of right-wing media attacks, the Trump admin is gutting the IRS to benefit the ultrawealthy
Right-wing media figures have spent years attacking the Internal Revenue Service, including spreading conspiracy theories ...
Richest Americans, big businesses might welcome IRS cuts, officials say
The IRS terminated about 7 percent of its roughly 100,000-person workforce in February, including at least 5,000 in the ...
Long Island tax preparer bilked IRS out of $12M in COVID scheme she used to buy jewelry, a Honda — and even a house in DR: prosecutors
A Long Island tax preparer allegedly bilked the IRS out of $12 million in a COVID scheme she used to buy jewelry, a Honda — ...
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45,000 IRS agents facing potential layoffs: Report
A report claims the IRS may cut its 90,000-person workforce in half as Trump's administration continues to reduce the size of ...
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Long Island Tax Preparer Indicted in Alleged $12 Million Tax and COVID-19 Loan Fraud Scheme
A Long Island tax preparer was indicted for tax and COVID-19 loan fraud, accused of causing $12 million in losses through ...
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After mass firings, the IRS is poised to close audits of wealthy taxpayers, agents say
“All of a sudden, these cases are going to be closed and we’re going to look like idiots,” said a senior revenue agent, who ...
DOGE aims to cut these 7 California IRS offices. What does the IRS do, how can I get help?
The Trump administration is cutting staff and closing federal offices, but you can still talk to a real person at the IRS. Here's how.
When it doubt, check it out: Don’t fall for these common IRS scams this tax season
One of the most common tactics they use is pretending to be the IRS. These scams can happen any time of the year — not just during tax season. Knowing what to look for can help you stay protected.