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IRS, Elon Musk

Fortune on MSN · 1h

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

The acting commissioner of the IRS was fired Friday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly complained to President Donald Trump that DOGE cost-cutter-in-chief Elon Musk did not ask for approval to name Gary Shapley as the agency’s figure-head.

CBS News · 44m

Hunter Biden whistleblower out as IRS commissioner after 2 days, amid struggle involving Elon Musk

Gary Shapley — who became famous after speaking out about alleged political influence in the Hunter Biden tax probe — is out as IRS director after just two days, following an internal struggle involving Elon Musk.

The Seattle Times · 2h

Head of IRS being ousted amid Treasury’s power struggle with Elon Musk

The president had picked Gary Shapley on Tuesday to run the agency after the previous IRS interim head, Melanie Krause, decided to resign. Shapley is a longtime IRS agent.

Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing

CBS News on MSN · 21h

Can Trump or the IRS strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status? Here's what to know.

President Trump has suggested stripping Harvard of its tax-exempt status, a step that experts say would be unusual and face legal challenges.

CNBC on MSN · 1d

IRS' free tax filing program is at risk amid Trump scrutiny

The IRS free tax filing program is at risk amid scrutiny from the Trump administration. Here’s what taxpayers need to know.

Free IRS Direct File service for taxpayers to end, according to reports

According to an AP News report, President Donald Trump plans to end IRS Direct File, the electronic system that lets residents in 25 states file their federal tax returns directly to the agency for free.

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Trump’s pick for acting commissioner is out at IRS days after his appointment

Gary Shapley, whom President Donald Trump named acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service earlier this week, will ...

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Trump is replacing the acting IRS commissioner

Gary Shapley, the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, is being replaced after Treasury Secretary Scott ...

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IRS Tax Returns to Become More Expensive For Millions of Americans: Report

IRS staff were reportedly told in mid-March to stop working on Direct File's development for the 2026 tax filing season.

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Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say

The Treasury Dept. has not made a decision about the program's future, said an official who spoke anonymously.

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Bill taking aim at IRS would strip agency of guns and ammo

Ala., and several other House Republicans push the "Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act" that would strip the IRS of firearms and ...

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DOGE Is Making the IRS a Tip Jar for Public Services

Sabotaging the agency’s work amounts to an inducement for the ultra-rich to treat taxes as a voluntary contribution.

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IRS could cut up to 40% of workforce, memo indicates

The IRS's Reduction in Force plan states the agency could go from 102,000 employees to a target of 60,000 to 70,000, ...

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IRS Issues Urgent Advise On How To Minimize Penalties For Missed Filings

Missing a tax filing deadline can lead to a failure to file penalty, which is usually five percent of the unpaid taxes for ...

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