US EditionIRS takes center stage in political controversies, partisan battles
- The IRS faced significant turmoil and leadership changes during the early 2025 tax season.
- President Trump's political involvement and planned federal cuts contributed to the agency's instability.
- The agency saw three acting directors in one week and prepared to lose tens of thousands of workers.
- During this time, the IRS accepted over 117 million returns and issued $228.7 billion in refunds.
- These rapid changes raise fears of weaponized enforcement and potential harm to taxpayer services.
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George W. Bush Presidential Center: The Policy Implications of the IRS-ICE Data Sharing Agreement
There may be substantial policy implications, too. While ICE maintains that it will only be used in narrow circumstances to aid criminal investigations, a policy like this could still discourage people with an ITIN from filing their taxes out of fear that a tax return might make them a target for deportation.
Tom Jones: Overwhelming liberal swamp creates groupthink within federal agencies
Tom Jones, president of the American Accountability Foundation, talks about his organization's report that found 60% of IRS leadership have financially or verbally expressed support for liberal causes. “We’ve looked at other agencies and we see these numbers across the board. Unfortunately, the federal government attracts liberals. The Washington D.C. area, the swamp is overwhelmingly liberal,” he says.
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