National The IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that are about to expire The average median refund is $932 for 2020. Texas (93,400), California (88,200), Florida (53,200) and New York (51,400) have the largest amount of people potentially eligible for these refunds. The Associated Press
Politics The IRS touts improved customer service and a hassle free filing option With less than a month before the tax filing deadline, the IRS says tax season is going smoothly. The agency is investing billions of dollars to improve service and beef up tax enforcement. Scott Horsley
National The IRS got $80B to help people and chase rich tax avoiders. Here's how it's going Commissioner Danny Werfel says the IRS is seeing "very powerful early results" in its efforts to improve enforcement on high wealth is paying off. Ari Shapiro Megan Lim Patrick Jarenwattananon
Politics Lawmakers call for IRS scrutiny of Trump-backed nonprofit that aids Jan. 6 rioters A nonprofit that supports defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection is facing scrutiny over its political activity. "The IRS should investigate this case immediately," said one Congressman. Tom Dreisbach
National Gap between U.S. income taxes owed and paid is set to keep growing, the IRS says For tax years 2021 and 2020, the latest to receive such IRS estimates, the projected gross "tax gap" soared to $688 billion and $601 billion, respectively. That is a significant jump from the past. The Associated Press
Law & Courts Hunter Biden sues IRS over release of his tax records Among other things, Biden is seeking $1,000 for each unauthorized disclosure and attorneys fees. Jaclyn Diaz
Ranchers Cody and Debby Easterday owe the IRS more than $12.5 million in taxes The farming and ranching Easterdays, in Washington State, owe millions of dollars in taxes to the federal government. That’s according to a lien filed in Franklin County Washington Wednesday. Anna King
Business The IRS will stop making most unannounced visits to taxpayers' homes and businesses The agency said instead it will send letters to certain taxpayers to set up face-to-face meetings. Ayana Archie
Politics CBO says debt ceiling deal would cut deficits by $1.5 trillion over the next decade Congressional forecasters say the debt ceiling deal struck by President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy over the weekend would reduce deficits by about $1.5 trillion over the next decade. Scott Horsley
National IRS chief says agency is 'deeply concerned' by higher audit rates for Black taxpayers Findings from an internal investigation come after researchers said the IRS was at least three times more likely to audit Black taxpayers than other racial groups. Jonathan Franklin
