Court tosses challenge to IRS ‘lock-in’ withholding letters
A federal district court has dismissed a suit brought by two wage earners who sought to block the IRS from …
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Tim Shaw covers developments from the IRS and tax organizations for Thomson Reuters, including issues impacting taxpayer service, compliance, and technology.
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D.C. Circuit blocks IRS from sharing taxpayer data with ICE
A federal appeals court has affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking an IRS policy that disclosed thousands of taxpayers’ addresses to …
Groups urge Tax Court to halt interest on pre-COVID debts
Business and taxpayer advocacy groups have filed a series of amicus briefs urging the Tax Court to rule that interest …
New IRS easement office ought to prioritize faster settlements, expert says
The IRS’ creation of an Office of Conservation Easements marks a change in how the agency resolves thousands of easement …
5th Circuit upholds IRA drug pricing program, excise tax
A federal appeals court upheld the constitutionality of the Medicare drug price negotiation program and the excise tax that enforces it, rejecting …
Judge orders DOJ to produce discovery in ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ case
A federal magistrate judge has ordered the Department of Justice to provide initial disclosures for claims not tied to the …
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