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More Americans will be able to file their tax return directly online with the IRS this year
Jan 29, 2025
The tax prep industry opposes the service.
Unpacking some of Donald Trump's first executive orders
by
David Brancaccio
and Nic Perez
Jan 21, 2025
Trump promised tariffs on Day One. None have been announced so far.
IRS announces new tax brackets and deductions based on inflation rate
Oct 23, 2024
The IRS based the changes on an inflation rate of 2.8%.
It's easier now to pull emergency money from a retirement account
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Jul 22, 2024
You can take out up to $1,000 without penalty if your employer offers the option, thanks to a recent law.
The Treasury Department and IRS announce new plan to close tax loophole
Jun 18, 2024
It could lead to collecting more than $50 billion dollars in tax revenue over ten years.
The IRS is making its free tax filing tool available to all
by
Janet Nguyen
May 30, 2024
Taxpayers told Marketplace they were satisfied with the service, and were able to save money this year.
Tax breaks are popular. They also cost the federal government more than $1 trillion a year.
May 24, 2024
In the debate over the debt and deficit, experts say tax breaks that skew toward the wealthy deserve as close a look as government spending.
For public good, not for profit.
Filing your taxes this year may include more AI
Apr 15, 2024
Tax software companies like Intuit and H&R Block are turning to generative artificial intelligence to give products an edge.
The origins of the IRS logo
by
Janet Nguyen
Apr 5, 2024
For $197,000, in today’s dollars, a design firm revamped IRS tax forms in the ‘60s. That included the creation of a new symbol representing an eagle.
Taxpayers aren't the only ones disappointed with taxes this year
May 15, 2023
Federal tax revenue is coming in short while the debt ceiling remains unresolved. The problem was signaled by meager refunds.