You can try the IRS alternative to Turbo Tax in 12 states todayYou'll need a pretty simple return to use it. By S. Fielding, 03.12.2024
IRS will start piloting its free TurboTax alternative in 2024But it will initially be available 13 states only, most of which don't levy state income taxes.By M. Moon, 10.18.2023
Microsoft reveals IRS notice asking for $28.9 billion in back taxesThe IRS looked at how Microsoft distributed profits between its jurisdictions from 2004 to 2013.By M. Moon, 10.12.2023
EV buyers may get an instant rebate for car purchases starting in 2024Concessions can be worth as much as $7,500.By M. Saleh, 10.06.2023
The IRS wants to phase out most IRL tax documents by 2025It estimates that 94 percent of individual filers will never have to mail another paper document.By W. Shanklin, 08.02.2023
The IRS reportedly has a free TurboTax alternative in the worksThe government's tax filing software could arrive as soon as next year.By S. Buckley, 05.15.2023
Stricter guidance means fewer EVs will qualify for $7,500 federal tax creditBuyers still have until April 18th to buy an eligible EV under the previous — more lenient — rules.By W. Shanklin, 03.31.2023
Tesla's five-seat Model Y and other EVs now qualify for the new $7,500 federal tax creditModels from Cadillac, Ford and VW are also eligible.By J. Fingas, 02.03.2023
Tax prep websites have been sending sensitive financial data to FacebookMeta's Pixel is once again harvesting private data without users' knowledge.By J. Fingas, 11.22.2022
The IRS says it accidentally exposed confidential information involving 120,000 taxpayersTheir data was made available for download on the IRS website.By M. Moon, 09.03.2022
You can now delete your selfies from ID.me’s websiteThe IRS backed away from its requirement that taxpayers submit selfies to verify identity.By A. Khalid, 03.01.2022
The IRS will let taxpayers authenticate their identity without using facial recognitionBut the alternative is having a live, virtual interview that may not be ideal either. By M. Moon, 02.22.2022
IRS says it will back away from facial recognition amid outcryThe decision comes hours after mounting political pressure.By J. Fingas, 02.07.2022
House Democrats urge IRS to halt facial recognition plansThe politicians are concerned about bias and security.By J. Fingas, 02.07.2022
Republican Senators raise concerns about IRS use of ID.me facial recognitionThe Senators mention the government's 'unfortunate history of data breaches.'By M. Moon, 02.04.2022
Treasury reconsiders IRS use of ID.me facial recognition amid privacy concernsThe company recently garnered controversy after it disclosed its use of one-to-many facial matching. By I. Bonifacic, 01.29.2022
The Treasury Department is buying sensitive app data for investigationsThere are concerns investigators are bypassing due process.By J. Fingas, 11.06.2021
TurboTax creator Intuit leaves the IRS' free tax filing programIntuit claims the IRS system is holding it back.By J. Fingas, 07.17.2021
US Treasury may require crypto transfers over $10K to be reported to the IRSOfficials fear digital currencies are being used for tax evasion.By S. Shah, 05.21.2021
Crypto exchange Binance faces US money laundering probeThe company is accused of being a major destination for illicit cryptocurrency.By S. Shah, 05.14.2021