Internal Revenue Service
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- 2026-05-19 regulatory An expanded settlement permanently bars the IRS from further tax investigations into Donald Trump, his family, and businesses. source
- 2026-05-18 regulatory Donald Trump voluntarily dismissed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department.
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Trump settlement with DOJ creates potential conflict for IRS tax return leak investigations
The DOJ's $1.776B fund for 'victims of lawfare,' established as part of Trump's settlement with the IRS over his tax return leak, creates a complex situation. The IRS, which was the subject of the leak claim, is now indirectly involved in a fund designed to compensate those alleging political prosecution, potentially impacting future investigations into sensitive data breaches.
IRS to face increased scrutiny over nonprofit compliance post-record fraud enforcement
Following a record $6.8 billion in federal enforcement actions against nonprofit fraud, the IRS may face increased pressure and scrutiny to enhance its oversight and compliance mechanisms for tax-exempt organizations. This could lead to new audit initiatives or revised reporting requirements for nonprofits to prevent future fraud.
AI-driven automation in accounting may accelerate IRS audit efficiency
Given the ongoing succession crisis in accounting and AI's increasing automation of tasks, the IRS might leverage AI tools to enhance its audit processes. This could involve AI-assisted anomaly detection in tax filings or predictive analytics for identifying high-risk entities, potentially compensating for a shrinking pool of experienced human auditors.
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Warren Buffett's tax journey: from $7 at age 14 to Berkshire's $26.8B
Warren Buffett's tax journey began at age 14 with a $7 tax bill on $592.50 earned from delivering newspapers. Decades later, his company Berkshire Hathaway paid a record $26.8 billion in taxes in 2024. Buffett has consi…
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US 'Everywhere Millionaires' Hold Vast Wealth, Influence Politics
Economists Eric Zwick, Owen Zidar, and Danny Yagan have identified a significant class of wealthy individuals in the U.S. who are not the widely recognized billionaires but rather owners of closely held operating busine…
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Jewish institutions spend $1B+ on security amid rising antisemitism
Jewish institutions in the United States are now spending over $1 billion annually on security measures, a significant increase driven by persistent antisemitism. This escalating cost diverts funds that could otherwise …
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Trump administration proposes revoking tax-exempt status for colleges with DEI policies
The Trump administration is proposing a new rule that would revoke the tax-exempt status of private colleges and universities that offer targeted support to students based on race. This initiative, spearheaded by the Tr…
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Developer builds 33k-line Laravel project to meet Chilean tax obligations
A developer has created a 33,000-line codebase to address legal obligations related to the SII (Servicio de Impuestos Internos) in Chile. The project, hosted on GitHub, is built using Laravel and PHP, with potential for…
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Billionaire buys $40M Ferrari EV, may save $13M in taxes
An 87-year-old American billionaire, Dr. Herbert A. Wertheim, purchased the first Ferrari Luce electric vehicle for $40 million at a Sotheby's auction benefiting the Ferrari Foundation. This significant charitable donat…
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CrawlForge fixes test suite after 28 tools fail on live websites
The CrawlForge team discovered significant flaws in their automated testing suite, which had been passing tests based on outdated or non-existent website selectors rather than actual live data. To address this, they ran…
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Ex-IRS Chief Warns Musk's DOGE Cuts Will Harm Agency Long-Term
A former acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has expressed concerns that budget cuts implemented by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will have long-term negative impacts on th…
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Jeff Bezos proposes zero income tax for bottom half of earners
Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, has proposed that the bottom half of U.S. earners should pay zero federal income tax. He argues that these individuals, who currently contribute a small percentage of total tax revenue, fa…
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IRS Probes UnitedHealth Group's Tax Practices on Foreign Subsidiary Transactions
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is investigating UnitedHealth Group's tax practices, specifically focusing on how the company priced transactions between its U.S. operations and a foreign subsidiary. The IRS proposes…
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Gamblers Exploit eBay for Tax Write-Offs on Losing Lottery Tickets
Some individuals are purchasing losing lottery tickets on eBay to claim them as tax deductions against their gambling winnings. This practice, described as tax fraud by an accounting professor, exploits a provision in t…
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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General amid controversy · 2 sources tracked
The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as the new Attorney General in a 50-49 vote, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition. This confirmation follows a contentious process, largely due to conc…
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Trump's AG nominee Todd Blanche secures key Senate vote
Senator Bill Cassidy has announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as US attorney general, overcoming a significant hurdle for Donald Trump's controversial pick. This decision came after Senator Lisa Murkowski…
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Murkowski opposes Trump AG pick Blanche, citing DOJ case handling
Senator Lisa Murkowski announced her opposition to Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General, citing concerns about the Justice Department's handling of sensitive cases and potential administrative actions. This de…
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Susan Collins opposes Todd Blanche's AG nomination, citing DOJ politicization
Senator Susan Collins announced her intention to vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, citing concerns about the increasing politicization of the Department of Justice. While Collins' vote alone w…
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Trump's former lawyer advances for AG after deal on IRS audits and fund
A former lawyer for Donald Trump has advanced in his bid for attorney general following a deal with Republican holdouts. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination by a 12-10 vote, with Republicans in favor …
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GOP Senators Back AG Nominee Blanche After Justice Department Scraps Trump-Ally Fund
Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, have agreed to support Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General after the Justice Department rescinded a proposed $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate alli…
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Warren Buffett directs $140B to family foundations, sparking philanthropy debate
Warren Buffett is transferring $140 billion to his family's charitable foundations, a move that has sparked discussion about billionaire philanthropy and tax strategies. While the transfer offers significant tax advanta…
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UAV-IRS communications boosted by D3QN-PER for secrecy energy efficiency
Researchers have developed a novel approach to enhance secrecy energy efficiency in low-altitude wireless communications by integrating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS). The pro…
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Spain's World Cup prize money faces U.S. 'jock tax' implications
Spain's victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes with a $50 million prize, but many participants, including players, coaches, and referees, may owe U.S. taxes on their earnings. Unlike previous tournaments where host na…