Tag: IRS

Unchecked Power

Eric Felten · January 15, 2016 6:25 am

The case focused on whether IRS officials inappropriately used four criteria from a controversial "Be On the Look-Out," or "BOLO" list, to screen certain groups for extra scrutiny during the application process at the IRS' tax-exempt office in Cincinnati. (Examiner file)

Last remaining lawsuit in IRS targeting scandal moves forward

Sarah Bedford · January 14, 2016 9:01 pm

The report found that "control deficiencies" in the agency's Wage and Investment division "increase the risk of selecting organizations for audit in an unfair manner -- for example, based on an organization's religious, educational, political, or other views." (Graeme Jennings/Examiner file)

Watchdog: IRS still at risk of targeting conservative groups

Rudy Takala · January 14, 2016 5:20 pm

"Even an individual with 'DO NOT REHIRE' stamped on their files was mistakenly hired again. This practice must end now. It is the definition of insanity," wrote Sen. Burr and the other bill sponsors. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

New Senate bill bans IRS from rehiring fired employees

Anna Giaritelli · January 12, 2016 10:52 pm

On Tuesday morning, Jason Chaffetz's committee considered his new Administrative Leave Reform Act. (AP Photo)

Chaffetz moves to stop abuse of paid federal leave

Pete Kasperowicz · January 12, 2016 6:32 pm

The Obama administration sent the wrong tax form to 800,000 people who purchased health insurance through the healthcare.gov website. (AP Photo)

A tale of two tax rates

Red Jahncke · January 11, 2016 5:01 am

The IRS made an announcement this week, and for once the news was good. (AP)

A small victory for responsive government

Washington Examiner · January 8, 2016 5:01 am

IRS backed down from the rule after receiving nearly 38,000 comments objecting to the proposed regulation. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

IRS drops new rule after nonprofit backlash

Susan Crabtree · January 7, 2016 7:37 pm

Seven provisions of the Omnibus deal will help encourage more speech or put a halt to various efforts to increase regulation of political speech via the executive branch. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Congress moves to protect free speech from bureaucratic assault

Luke Wachob · December 31, 2015 5:01 am

Taxes on the highest-earning Americans soared in 2013 as new taxes on income and investments implemented by the Obama administration came into effect, the Internal Revenue Service reported. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Taxes on richest Americans soared in 2013

Joseph Lawler · December 30, 2015 7:11 pm

As of 2015, it became illegal for federal employees to spend 75 percent of their workday watching porn.

5 things that became illegal in 2015

Sarah Bedford · December 30, 2015 5:01 am

"It is abundantly clear that Commissioner John Koskinen has failed in his duty to restore trust at the IRS and must be replaced, but Congress is not guiltless either," said Rep. Diane Black. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

IRS loses $27 million to computer glitch

Sarah Bedford · December 21, 2015 8:05 pm