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A short-staffed IRS is trying to reform
Mar 3, 2020
The IRS is trying to modernize its computer systems and improve customer service — with a smaller budget and workforce.
How letters from the IRS saved lives
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 12, 2019
The letters, which went out to 3.9 million people, detailed how to sign up for health care coverage.
IRS taxpayer advocate leaves, no replacement yet
Jul 31, 2019
National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson is stepping down on July 31.
Tax tips from Nina Olson, America's national taxpayer advocate
Jul 30, 2019
Nina Olson's job is to serve as the voice for taxpayers inside the IRS. Here are her top five tax tips.
Gold Star families facing higher tax bills — but a solution is in sight
May 27, 2019
The "Kiddie Tax" is suddenly something they have to worry about.
How do organizations get tax-exempt status?
Apr 29, 2019
And how, or why, might that status be revoked?
Study looks at where the IRS audits more and less
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 15, 2019
“It is, in a way, a map of poverty in this country,” ProPublica reporter Paul Kiel says.
For public good, not for profit.
House votes to continue controversial IRS program
by
Ben Bradford
Apr 10, 2019
The "free file" program is controversial because it's run by the same private companies that make money on tax preparation.
The IRS is using Instagram to try to humanize the agency
Apr 1, 2019
The Internal Revenue Service is getting creative.
Why the IRS has received 2 million fewer tax returns this year
Mar 13, 2019
Word of smaller refunds may have had a chilling effect on filing.