To combat fraud, the IRS may ask taxpayers to make a good showing in a personalized version of Trivial Pursuit.
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How The IRS Knows You Are Really You
Tag Archives: IRS
Busting An IRS Scam-Call Center
A bogus “Agent Smith” of the IRS has been calling the wrong number.
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When Impeachment Is Wrong, What’s Right?
Congress won’t have to consider impeaching the head of the IRS if he leaves of his own accord.
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Rollover Foul-Up? IRS Says ‘Chill Out’
Botched retirement rollovers have been a headache for taxpayers and the IRS alike, but new leniency can resolve many problems.
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As Good As Cash?
Giving away the family business is about to get more expensive.
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Unmarried Couples Keep A Tax Perk (For Now)
The IRS concedes unmarried couples can deduct interest on twice as much mortgage debt as married pairs. But for how long?
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A Mostly Good Idea
A House-passed bill would prevent the IRS from demanding nonprofit groups’ donor lists. That’s a good idea, in most cases.
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Passing on IRS FastPass
A new service will sell you its place in IRS phone queues so you avoid the long wait – but you benefit at others’ expense.
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A Dangerous IRS Precedent
Bringing private litigators into tax examinations turns routine audits into pretrial discovery. Taxpayers deserve better.
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Valuing The Man In The Mirror
How much was Michael Jackson’s name worth when he died? It’s anyone’s guess, but the IRS prefers its own.
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