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  1. apocalypse soon
    How Trump Will Change America This TimeA detailed look at his plans for the government — and for retribution.
    By Jeff Wise
  2. the taxman cometh
    Giuliani’s Financial Troubles Are Getting Worse and WorseThe IRS has placed a lien on Rudy Giuliani’s Palm Beach condo because he owes more than a half a million in taxes.
    By Nia Prater
  3. the national interest
    Republicans’ Denial That They’re Defending Rich Tax Cheats Is Very FakeThat study “proving” Biden’s IRS funding won’t audit the wealthy does not exist.
    By Jonathan Chait
  4. old beef
    It Sure Looks Like Trump Sicced the IRS on His EnemiesA Trump aide says he wanted to “get the IRS on” his political opponents — which is exactly what happened to James Comey.
    By Matt Stieb
  5. explainer
    How the GOP’s Long War on the IRS Threatens the Infrastructure DealThe bipartisan deal is financed by ramped-up tax enforcement. But for decades, Republicans have been devoted to defunding and demonizing the IRS.
    By Eric Levitz
  6. the national interest
    Conservatives Still Using the Fake Obama IRS Scandal to Defund the Tax PoliceAn imaginary 2013 IRS scandal returns to justify protecting wealthy tax cheats.
    By Jonathan Chait
  7. conservatism
    Law-and-Order Conservatives Call on Biden to Defund the Tax PoliceThe “populist” right is mobilizing against Joe Biden’s plot to prevent the superrich from shirking their tax obligations.
    By Eric Levitz
  8. the national interest
    There’s an Extremely Stupid Reason Congress Doesn’t Want a Good IRSBiden wants to catch tax cheats, but can’t use the revenue.
    By Jonathan Chait
  9. politics
    Biden Aims to Beef Up IRS to Help Fund Families PlanThe White House is pushing for a big expansion in IRS enforcement, which it says could bring in $700 billion in revenue over the next ten years.
    By Nia Prater
  10. the democrats
    Democrats Must Stop the IRS From Eating the Unemployed’s Stimulus ChecksIf Biden doesn’t forgive the taxes on millions of Americans’ unemployment benefits, they might not forgive him for their giant surprise tax bills.
    By Eric Levitz
  11. money!
    How to Find Your Missing Stimulus ChecksIf you didn’t get the first or second one, there’s good news: You might still! The bad news is that you’ll have to go through the IRS.
    By Eve Peyser
  12. trump tax returns
    Trump’s Returns Make Case for Funding the Tax PoliceThe president’s taxes are full of evasion schemes that our underfunded IRS has failed to punish.
    By Eric Levitz
  13. the top line
    Donald Trump Isn’t Broke. He’s a Very Rich Guy Who Doesn’t Pay Enough Taxes.Some people are reading Trump’s taxes — or the New York Times’ account of what was in his taxes over the last 20 years — much too literally.
    By Josh Barro
  14. coronavirus stimulus
    The IRS Sent $1.4 Billion in Stimulus Checks to Dead People. That’s Good.The alternative was delaying the delivery of financial aid to the needy. And anyhow, what’s wrong with giving the bereaved a little gift?
    By Eric Levitz
  15. irs
    The IRS Basically Put the Superrich on the Honor System Last YearIn 2018, the audit rate for Americans who earn more than $10 million fell by more than half to 6.66 percent.
    By Eric Levitz
  16. irs
    Bipartisan Bill Would Ban IRS From Making Tax-Filing Free and EasyThe IRS has the data and technology to pre-fill your tax forms for you. But that would make TurboTax less profitable. So Congress won’t allow it.
    By Eric Levitz
  17. inequality
    Report: IRS More Likely to Audit Those Living in Poorer CountiesLike many facets of American life, the poor bear an outsized number of Internal Revenue Service audits, according to a new study.
    By Matt Stieb
  18. own goals
    The Trump Tax Cuts Are (Probably) About to Become a Political DisasterThe GOP pressured the IRS to underestimate withholding. Now, tax refunds are falling — and some Republican voters are livid.
    By Eric Levitz
  19. government shutdown
    The Government Shutdown Is Exposing the Stupidity of Government ShutdownsThe rules governing which parts of the government stay open are, to use a technical term, “not smart.”
    By Ed Kilgore
  20. wealth inequality
    The Times’ Trump Exposé Is a Compelling Case for Class WarTrump built his fortune on tax evasion and inherited wealth. So did much of the one percent. Democrats should rail against these lawless moochers.
    By Eric Levitz
  21. The GOP Wants to Crack Down on Tax Evasion — Among the Working PoorRepublicans have a plan to grow the deficit, hurt the poor, and make it easier for billionaires to evade taxes — all at the same time!
    By Eric Levitz
  22. This Week’s Ludicrous House Vote to Impeach the IRS CommissionerHe’s on his way out in a matter of weeks anyway.
    By Ed Kilgore
  23. Trump Likely Dodged Tens of Millions in Taxes Through Legally Dubious SchemeThe GOP nominee used a scheme his own lawyers warned might be illegal to disappear hundreds of millions in taxable income, the New York Times reports.
    By Eric Levitz
  24. The Cynical Dark-Money Game Behind the Effort to Impeach the IRS CommissionerThe whole IRS “scandal” has disguised an effort to hide big donors behind the veil of tax-exempt status.
    By Ed Kilgore
  25. Billionaire Donald Trump: The IRS Audits Me Because I’m a ‘Strong Christian’What other incentive would a tax collection agency have for targeting a billionaire real-estate mogul?
    By Eric Levitz
  26. hacks
    More Than 100,000 Taxpayers Exposed in IRS HackThe hackers gained access by exploiting an ill-conceived authentication procedure.
    By Chas Danner
  27. Unscripted Hillary Clinton Still Feels Scripted“We’ve never seen her get a burrito before.”
    By Frank Rich
  28. The 5 Stages of Bitcoin GriefDenial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance on the crypto-currency message boards.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  29. the right stuff
    Secretive Group of Hollywood Conservatives Reviewed by IRSFriends of Abe fears liberals will blacklist them.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  30. awful things
    Terrible Donald Trump Parody Cost IRS $10,000Not worth it.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  31. things that are lame
    The Next IRS ‘Scandal’ Involves Thomas the Tank EngineThe only real scandal is terrible team-building exercises.
    By Adam Martin
  32. the national interest
    Republicans Shouldn’t Let the Facts Speak for ThemselvesUnleash the crazy!
    By Jonathan Chait
  33. photo op
    Evan Mathis of the Philadelphia Eagles Pees (or Fake Pees) on the IRSAnd posted the photo online. 
    By Dan Amira
  34. the national interest
    Moderate Rob Portman Not Quite Ready to ImpeachHe needs proof first. No, not proof. Evidence? Hints?
    By Jonathan Chait
  35. How Obama Can Escape the Scandal CloudFlip-flopping! It never fails.
    By Jonathan Chait
  36. scandals
    The IRS Scandal Is Entering Fallout ModeRepublicans call for blood, and Democrats don’t hush them.
    By Adam Martin
  37. bad comparisons
    The IRS Scandal: Not at All NixonianWhy this is a terrible, terrible comparison. 
    By Dan Amira
  38. scandals
    Cincinnati IRS Office Also Released Confidential Documents to Reporters Nine unapproved tax-exemption applications were sent to ProPublica.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  39. Rubio Demands Resignation of Nonexistent IRS CommissionerOr maybe there is an IRS commissioner, and the government has duped us into thinking otherwise.
    By Jonathan Chait
  40. early and awkward
    IRS Targeted More Than Just ‘Tea Party’ GroupsChanging criteria had it focus on those lobbying to “make America a better place to live.”
    By Adam Martin
  41. early and awkward
    Senior IRS Officials May Have Known About That Tea Party–Targeting ThingAccording to a watchdog report obtained by the AP.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  42. early and awkward
    IRS Sorry for Singling Out Conservative PACsBetter late than never.
    By John Surico
  43. crime pays
    After Sending UBS Whistle-blower to Prison, IRS Gives Him $104 MillionCalling all bankers with the ability to cripple an overseas tax haven.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  44. nazi comparisons
    Maine Gov. LePage Compares IRS, Gestapo Again“Maybe the IRS is not quite as bad. Yet.”
    By Dan Amira
  45. death and taxes
    Nine of Ten Most Taxed U.S. Neighborhoods Are in NYC Metro AreaThe IRS loves this city.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  46. shmashmortion
    GOP-Backed Bill Could Require IRS Auditors to Ask for Abortion ReceiptsAuditors all up in your uterus.
    By Nitasha Tiku
  47. the hipster trader
    The Chillest Traders Don’t Even Know What the IRS IsMeet Marcos Bofill.
    By Mike Vilensky
  48. oh albany!
    State and Federal Authorities Raid Pedro Espada’s Health ClinicThis is not a good week for the state senator.
    By Chris Rovzar
  49. party chat
    Ted Danson Trusts His Business Manager With His LifeDaily Intel, not so much.
    By Catherine Coreno
  50. sad things
    What Do We Know So Far About This Pilot Who Crashed a Plane Into a Building in Austin?He sounds like a tea partier, for one.
    By Chris Rovzar
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