The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has voted to censure Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen over obstruction claims. Specifically, Koskinen was accused of misconduct related to an investigation into IRS targeting of groups seeking tax-exempt status.
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UPDATED: Timeline Of IRS Tax Exempt Scandal, Efforts To Impeach IRS Commissioner
Here’s a timeline of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax exempt scandal – including efforts to impeach IRS Commissioner John Koskinen.
Read MoreIRS Did Not Identify, Assist All Potentially Affected Taxpayers After 'Get Transcript' Access
A Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) audit was conducted after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reported that identity thieves had illegally accessed tax information tied taxpayer accounts. TIGTA found that the IRS did not identify and assist all potentially affected taxpayers about the access or attempted access.
Read MoreIRS Taxpayer Transcript Service Back Online
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that the “Get Transcript” tool is back online with a more rigorous e-authentication process. The process, according to IRS, will significantly increase protection against identity thieves impersonating taxpayers to access tax return information through the IRS “Get Transcript” online service.
Read MoreIRS Warns Taxpayers About New Scam Involving Bogus 'Federal Student Tax'
Just days after the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) announced the arrests of five individuals made in what has been characterized as an “ongoing investigation” into the scams, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a warning about a new scam making the rounds. The latest IRS impersonation scheme involves bogus phone calls to demanding payment for a non-existent tax, the “Federal Student Tax.”
Read MoreTIGTA Announces Significant Arrests In Massive IRS Phone Scam
Today, TIGTA announced the arrests of five individuals made in what has been characterized as an “ongoing investigation” into a massive IRS impersonation scam.
Read MoreAfter Disaster Declaration, IRS Grants Tax Relief For Texas Storm Victims
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced relief for Texas storm victims, including those in the Houston area. The announcement followed this week’s disaster declaration for individual assistance in the area by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Here’s what you can expect.
Read MoreIRS Issues Statement On Houston Area Taxpayers Affected By Severe Weather
As rainfall pounded the Houston area, the IRS has issued a statement for taxpayers affected by the storms and unable to file on time.
Read MoreThink You Can Improve IRS Service? Here's Your Chance.
How many times have you thought of an idea that could make the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) better – only you didn’t know how to make your voice heard? Now, you have an opportunity. There are vacancies on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) in a number of states.
Read MoreTaxpayer Advocate Holding Public Forums Seeking Taxpayer Comment On IRS Future Plans
National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and Rep. Mark Meadows, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, have announced the next in a series of public forums designed to allow taxpayers to voice what they want and need from the IRS in order to comply with their tax obligations. The next public forum will be held on Monday, April 4, at 5:30 pm at the Henderson County King Street Meeting Room in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
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