Obama: I Had a Scandal-Free Presidency
Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday contrasted his presidency with those of other modern presidents, claiming his administration was free of scandals.
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Filing Date on Democratic 527’s IRS Report Is Five Weeks After Deadline
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, a “527” group that supports Democrats running for state legislative office, appears to have missed a key IRS deadline to file a report showing contributions and expenditures, although a representative of the committee disputes they were late.
IRS Apologizes to Pro-Israel Group for Biased Treatment
A pro-Israel organization that found its nonprofit status subjected to undue scrutiny by the Obama administration’s IRS as a result of its advocacy on the Jewish state’s behalf reached a settlement Thursday with the Department of Justice that included a formal apology from the U.S. government for subjecting the group to unfair treatment, according to an announcement.
Stephanie Ruhle on Tax Reform: Looks Like People Will See More Money in Their Paychecks Right Away
Oprah: ‘Most Pain I Feel Is Every Time I Write A Check to the IRS’
Oprah Winfrey, in a 2011 interview with Piers Morgan, expressed her disdain for writing checks for more than $100,000 to the Internal Revenue Service.
Conservatives Targeted by IRS Celebrate Settlement
The group that led a lawsuit against the IRS for illegally targeting conservative non-profit organizations celebrated the Justice Department’s multi-million dollar settlement on Thursday.
DOJ Settles With Conservative Groups ‘Improperly Targeted’ by IRS
The Department of Justice announced Thursday that it has entered into settlements with conservative groups that were “improperly targeted” by the IRS over their applications for tax-exempt status.
IRS Involved in $5 Million Push to Pressure Americans to Buy Obamacare
The Internal Revenue Service was involved in a $5 million push to pressure Americans to buy Obamacare coverage, according to documents obtained from the watchdog group Judicial Watch.
Report: IRS Now Sharing Info With Mueller Russia Investigation
The Internal Revenue Service has begun to share information on key Trump campaign officials with special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation.
Audit: IRS Improperly Withheld Information After FOIA Requests Were Filed
The Internal Revenue Service improperly withheld information from requesters after Freedom of Information Act requests were filed, according to a report from the Treasury inspector general for tax administration.
