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Trump repeats legally dubious threat to ‘take away’ Harvard’s tax-exempt status

Federal law prohibits president from directing or influencing the IRS to investigate or audit an organization

The Guardian - US · May 2, 2025

Beware of ‘check-washing’ scams—a crook stole $310,000 from one entrepreneur and the banks responsible won’t help

In 2023, nearly 80%, or $21.1 billion, of global check fraud occurred in the Americas

Fortune · May 1, 2025

USPS Is Using Data From Mail And Packages To Help DHS Locate And Deport Migrants

The law enforcement arm of USOS has joined a group of federal agencies, like the IRS, to cooperate with the Trump administration's mass deportation plans.

Latin Times · Apr 30, 2025

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Iowa immigrant group is alarmed by a state lawmaker's demand for confidential information

A state lawmaker has demanded that an Iowa immigrant rights organization turn over private details about the nonprofit’s legal clients, donors and list of members

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Trump takes a page from Nixon's playbook

"There's way too much retribution," Karl Rove said ahead of President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office

Salon · Apr 29, 2025

The uniting theme of Trump’s presidency? Ineptitude

From deportations to human rights to the economy, the president’s actions have resulted in mayhem. Here’s a sampling

The Guardian - US · Apr 29, 2025

DOGE's Cost-Cutting Efforts Could Cost US Taxpayers Big Time: Report

DOGE's cost-cutting efforts under Elon Musk may end up costing U.S. taxpayers billions, experts warn.

Latin Times · Apr 28, 2025

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Trump-appointed lawyer threatens to revoke Wikipedia's non-profit status, putting the online encyclopedia in jeopardy

Is Wikipedia spreading propaganda? Don't ask Ed Martin

PC Gamer · Apr 27, 2025

DOGE’s mass federal workforce cuts may cost taxpayers $135 billion this fiscal year alone

Elon Musk’s efforts to slash federal spending are costing the government in lost productivity and tax revenue, workforce and policy experts claim.

Fortune · Apr 27, 2025

Chaos unleashed by Musk’s Doge is starting to wane – what does that mean?

Tech billionaire plans to hang up the chainsaw as he steps away from ‘efficiency’ role amid Tesla sales slump

The Guardian - US · Apr 27, 2025

Musk Called Treasury Secretary Bessent a 'Soros Agent' During White House Clash

Billionaire Elon Musk called Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent a "Soros agent" as the two fought in the White House

Latin Times · Apr 24, 2025

Elon Musk and Scott Bessent had a ‘very loud’ shouting match in the West Wing: ‘two billionaire, middle-aged men thinking it was WWE’

The two billionaires have a testy relationship dating back to the post-election transition period

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Musk Reportedly Engaged In New Shouting Match With Top Trump Cabinet Member: 'It Was Quite a Scene'

Elon Musk reportedly engaged in a loud confrontation with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the White House, Axios reported

Latin Times · Apr 23, 2025

This could be the last year you filed your taxes for free

Trump administration officials hinted at cancelling IRS Direct File program

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

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International Business Times · Apr 22, 2025

Kendal Ludden, CPA, Esq. Launches '1913 The Death of US' to Reignite Constitution Literacy & Entrepreneurial Spirit

Named after the pivotal year when the 16th Amendment, 17th Amendment, and the Federal Reserve Act were enacted, creating the modern income tax system, shifting Senatorial elections, and founding the IRS, this nonprofit organization is Kendal's bold response to what he calls 'the systematic erosion of liberty.'

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

DOGE gets permission to access sensitive Justice Department immigration data

DOGE reportedly using agency data to construct master system to track and surveil immigrants

Kiplinger · Apr 21, 2025

Missed Tax Day? Nearly One Million Taxpayers Still Can File and Claim Valuable Tax Refunds

As many as one million taxpayers could be missing out on a significant tax refund.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025

This Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhere

The Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area has long been a regional hub for the federal government, and the pain from the Trump administration's cuts can be seen everywhere

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Salon · Apr 20, 2025

DOGE's cuts may encourage tax cheats

New IRS numbers show fewer people are filing their taxes after DOGE took an ax to the agency's workforce

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025

‘This is an administration priding itself on revenge’: Ex-IRS head sounds alarm over Trump’s weaponization of agency

‘We start moving back toward the Nixon’s enemies list,’ former IRS commissioner John Koskinen warned

Reason · Apr 19, 2025

Can Harvard Lose Tax Exemption for "Pushing Political, Ideological, and Terrorist Inspired/Supporting 'Sickness'"?

Just as the government can't generally deny tax exemptions to groups that engage in supposed "hate speech," so it may not deny tax exemptions to universities that promote or tolerate ideological agendas that the government disapproves of.

Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025

Musk-Appointed IRS Leader Doesn't Last a Week After Treasury Secretary Claims He Was Instated Without His Approval: Report

The IRS went through another leadership shuffle on Friday with Trump replacing Musk-appointed acting commissioner Gary Shapley after just a few days on the job.

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2025

What would it mean for Trump to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status?

After cutting off $2.26bn in funding, the US president reportedly gave the IRS a potentially illegal order

Fortune · Apr 18, 2025

The IRS interim commissioner was just ousted after Scott Bessent reportedly fussed to Trump that Elon Musk installed the leader behind his back

Gary Shapley was named the new agency leader on Tuesday.

Kiplinger · Apr 18, 2025

Ask the Editor: Reader Questions, April 18 — Amended Returns

In our Ask the Editor: Taxes, April 18, round-up — Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on amended returns, mortgages and deductions.

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