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Do U.S. companies need a tax holiday?

Oct 28, 2016
A short-term, lower-tax rate might bring home trillions in overseas money.

Why Trump's taxable income could be close to zero

Sep 9, 2016
The presidential candidate says he'll release returns after an audit. Opponents claim he's hiding something.
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump announces his tax plan during a press conference at Trump Tower in New York on September 28, 2015. 

 
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New IRS hires will boost enforcement

May 5, 2016
The agency is losing up to $5 billion a year in uncollected taxes, the commissioner says.
The IRS has been down 15,000 employees since 2010.
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Why you probably won't be audited by the IRS

Nov 5, 2015
If you’re really rich or really poor, you’re more likely to hear from the IRS.

Nobody's minding the super PAC store

Oct 27, 2015
Super PACs don't seem to worry about bending the rules.

A deadline extension

Apr 15, 2015
Because today is tax day

For public good, not for profit.

IRS warns of sophisticated telephone scam

Apr 15, 2015
Callers impersonating IRS agents have scammed thousands.

Little-known tax deductions that can save you money

Apr 14, 2015
Sam Weiner and Daniel Kibblesmith are here to save you money come tax day.

'Going Clear' explores the finances of Scientology

Mar 13, 2015
Alex Gibney and Lawrence Wright talk about their new HBO film