The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing today on President Trump's nominee to lead the IRS. It comes as the agency has laid off thousands of workers, including nearly a third of its auditors.

The federal stimulus payments now on their way to 150 million taxpayers have generated a flood of questions from consumers, many of whom have expressed frustration at their inability to get an answer ...

If you’re wondering where your refund is, or need help with your return, you can call the IRS but be warned: it can be very difficult to reach a real person. You can call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 for ...

Tax professionals say freelancers and independent contractors often underestimate how long unreported income can remain on ...

When the IRS flags your tax return, it’s not fun. Steve Albert, who directs tax services for Glass Jacobson in Owings Mills, Md., has some practical advice on how to get through the ordeal. There’s ...

Tuesday, Oct. 15, is the filing deadline for the roughly 12 million Americans who received an extension on their 2012 taxes. And having 90 percent of its staff furloughed in the partial government ...

With tax season once again upon us and the IRS starved for resources, our nation faces a tax compliance crisis: This year, and the foreseeable future, a growing number of taxpayers may shirk their ...

Remember those horrible stories about the IRS seizing accounts merely on suspicion, no crime required? Outrage and press coverage lead to Attorney General Holder announcing changes to government asset ...

A classic Washington scandal is unfolding — complete with accusations of lies, abuse of power and questions about coverups. To add to the intrigue, it involves one of the most hated government ...

Did the IRS intentionally lose e-mails to cover up potentially incriminating communications relating to the agency’s targeting controversy, or did the records go missing because of bad technology ...

Questions linger on how the Internal Revenue Service will process and distribute relief checks approved as part of the massive economic stimulus package that the House is expected to pass Friday and ...