IRS
Introduction
The Internal Revenue Service is an agency within the Department of the Treasury responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing federal tax law. The IRS employs about 100,000 people.
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Poll: Americans have lackluster view of government (11/16/09) - - GovExec. com
November 16, 2009 | Emily Long
Gallup finds mixed public perception of agencies’ performance, while military earns top marks.
High Option (11/13/09) - - GovExec. com
November 13, 2009 | Tammy Flanagan
Why don’t more people choose high-deductible health plans?
Support Network (11/12/09) - - GovExec. com
November 12, 2009 | Alex M. Parker
Government rallies behind the families of victims in the Fort Hood attacks.
Leave With Pay (10/22/09) - - GovExec. com
October 22, 2009 | Alex M. Parker
One idea floating around Washington recommends allowing federal employees to roll unused annual leave into their TSP accounts.
From Nextgov. com: IRS slow reaction to bounced checks costs treasury $ 20...
October 20, 2009 | Jill R. Aitoro
Inspector general also reports that the agency needs to improve oversight to detect unauthorized access to taxpayers' personal information.
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Homeless Vet Needs Web Design Job - What's Brewin'
November 06, 2009 | Bob Brewin
Sometimes I have one of those human encounters that takes my breath away. It had just one of those encounters on Nov. 3 when I met Erick Gonzalez, a former Navy corpsman who served two tours with the Marines in Iraq. He now calls his car home.
Social networking sites a treasure trove for identity thieves
November 05, 2009
With Twitter, Brightkite and Flickr, a criminal can learn people's activities and movements and create detailed accounts about their work or personal lives.
IRS slow reaction to bounced checks costs treasury $ 20 million
October 20, 2009
Inspector general also reports that the agency needs to improve oversight to detect unauthorized access to taxpayers' personal information.
Report: Identity theft is more prevalent than IRS data shows
October 09, 2009
GAO recommends stronger performance measures to assess whether fraud-detection initiatives are effective.
Bob Brewin: September 2009 - What's Brewin'
October 08, 2009
An IRS Approach for VA Claims? By Bob Brewin 07/10/09 05: 04 pm ET That appears to be the thinking of the folks on the House Appropriations Committee, who think...
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#reddit "The Internal Revenue Service allows prayer treatments to be itemized on income tax forms.. http://bit.ly/079YvEY #rulez
by REDDITSPAMMOR, November 24, 2009
on hold with the IRS to check the status of my homebuyer credit. I want money.
by formerlygood, November 23, 2009
Austin IRS office temporarily closed due to fire http://bit.ly/5LMSOK
by impactnews_cta, November 23, 2009
I'd like to thank the IRS for kickstarting the holiday season with my $2.39 tax refund check. I know it's the thought that counts.
by ch00, November 23, 2009
IRS Pilot Program Alllows Truncating Payee Numbers: The Internal Revenue Service plans to test a pilot program .. http://bit.ly/071IMac
by WebCPAtweets, November 23, 2009
IRS confirmed that 107,831 refund checks mailed for 2008 were returned bc of address errors. Make sure your addr is right.
by RealtorJenn, November 23, 2009
IRS Tip: Always use tracking when mailing to IRS. 3 years later they say client didn't file W2s, receipt but no proof it was to IRS.
by copong, November 23, 2009
Web News
Tips for deducting charitable contributions
November 20, 2009 | WFED / Home Page / Today's News
IRS details Swiss bank deal
November 17, 2009 | Washington Post
Eye Opener: New survey on federal agencies
November 17, 2009 | Federal Eye
Top agencies to work for in the federal government
November 09, 2009 | WFED / Home Page / Today's News
Kerik Confesses to Cheating I. R. S. and Telling Lies
November 05, 2009 | NYT > Politics
National Briefing | West: California: Mayor Owes Back Taxes
November 04, 2009 | NYT > Politics
Record numbers use IRS' e- file in 2009
November 02, 2009 | Federal Computer Week: News and Analysis
Audit finds flaws in tax whistleblower program
October 08, 2009 | The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines
ACORN sues Bretibart, loses IRS gig
September 24, 2009 | The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines
Values voters poke fun at health reform
September 19, 2009 | The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines
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IRS Videos
WATCH Pap tests are not necessary for women under 21
November 20, 2009 | WWLP NBC 22 Springfield M
WATCH Lawmakers paid to drive to work?
November 18, 2009 | WWLP NBC 22 Springfield M
WATCH Burns Sees U.S. Expanding Crackdown on Offshore Accounts: Video
November 17, 2009 | Bloomberg
WATCH Millions To Owe More on Tax Bill
November 17, 2009 | KDFW FOX4 Dallas-Ft Worth
WATCH Poquoson child found face down in pool
November 16, 2009 | WAVY NBC 10 Norfolk