IRS Apologizes to Pro-Israel Group for Biased Treatment

Adam Kredo
February 1, 2018 12:45 PM

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

Cameron Cawthorne
January 12, 2018 9:46 AM

Oprah: ‘Most Pain I Feel Is Every Time I Write A Check to the IRS’

In interview, Oprah also said she 'doesn't know the answer' to get America back on its feet

Ali Meyer
January 9, 2018 10:55 AM

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

Feds will pay $3.5 million to conservative groups targeted by IRS

Bill McMorris
October 26, 2017 3:55 PM

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

Jack Heretik
October 26, 2017 11:51 AM

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

Agency targeted those who refused Obamacare and claimed either an exemption or paid a penalty

Ali Meyer
October 2, 2017 3:10 PM

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

Charles Fain Lehman
September 26, 2017 5:58 PM

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

Some sensitive taxpayer information inadvertently disclosed in some responses

Ali Meyer
September 19, 2017 5:00 AM

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.

GOP Lawmakers Slam Sessions for Deciding Not to Prosecute Lois Lerner

Roskam: 'This is a miscarriage of justice'

Susan Crabtree
September 8, 2017 4:50 PM

Two prominent House Republicans criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions for declining to reopen a criminal investigation into charges that former IRS Director Lois Lerner violated several federal laws by targeting conservative groups and lying to Congress during its three-year probe.

Department of Justice Will Not Charge Lois Lerner Over IRS Targeting Scandal

Ali Meyer
September 8, 2017 3:52 PM

Former IRS official Lois Lerner will not be charged for her actions in the IRS targeting scandal, the Department of Justice said on Friday, Fox News reported.

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