IRS chatbots were supposed to reduce phone pressures. But the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, or TIGTA, ...

The IRS has gone through unprecedented changes this year, and some developments orchestrated by the Trump administration have aggravated existing challenges. The National Taxpayer Advocate, Erin ...

The IRS said it did not disclose full tax returns, bank information, or dependent information, but a watchdog found that the data-sharing process still had flaws.

One of the most successful filing seasons in recent memory" still had a few potholes — and cutbacks at the Internal Revenue Service portend tougher seasons ahead, according to the latest report to ...

As tax season opens, the IRS' internal watchdog warns that certain taxpayers could have problems in 2026. Processing could be smooth for taxpayers who file an electronic, error-free return with direct ...

The Internal Revenue Service incorrectly labeled some taxpayers as hostages when providing tax relief, or failed to remove a special indicator for them after they were released from captivity, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The national taxpayer advocate is cautioning that the 2026 tax filing season is likely to present challenges for taxpayers who encounter problems with filing their taxes given the ...

The Internal Revenue Service’s website appears to be down for some users on Wednesday morning. Tracking site Downdetector.com showed a surge in reports around 9 a.m., and some reports continued ...

WASHINGTON -- The Department of Education has found another problem impacting some college financial aid forms that could further delay students' aid awards, leaving them in limbo as they decide where ...

This is the first installment of “Auditing the IRS," a series of dialogues focusing on the IRS, its mission, and its challenges and opportunities. Host Bruce Willey is a CPA, attorney, and CEO of ...