IRS fell short of its hiring goals because of the government shutdown and a new requirement for IRS and Treasury Department ...

In her new report to Congress, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins outlined the 10 biggest challenges taxpayers now face when dealing with the tax agency.

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins warned in her annual report to Congress this tax season is likely to bring bigger ...

Some taxpayers could see "greater challenges" during the 2026 filing season, according to the national taxpayer advocate.

Separate reports from two federal oversight bodies warn that the IRS may struggle to maintain service levels between now and ...

The IRS's ability to stay open during a shutdown depends on funding. How will filings and refunds be impacted?

Taxpayers could face long waits for IRS responses to questions on a slew of complicated new tax changes this filing season, ...

An Anchorage man trying to set up a payment plan with the IRS sent hundreds of dollars to scammers — week after week — before realizing no work was being done. Tax professionals say his story is ...

The Justice Department recently told a federal court that DOGE staffers at the agency discussed sharing agency data with an advocacy group.

Identity theft myths debunked: your personal data is already exposed on data broker sites, and scammers don't need major ...

A combination of staffing reductions and big retroactive changes in tax law creates challenges for taxpayers and the IRS alike, according to report.

The IRS has seen a 27% reduction in staff since the start of Trump's second administration. The agency also is dealing with ...