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The IRS is putting David Horowitz’s Freedom Center out of business March 14, 2024
Andrea Widburg
According to Horowitz, the IRS contends that, by reporting on Hillary Clinton’s national security violations, the tax-exempt foundation effectively endorsed Trump.
Inspector General audit finds up to 39% IRS employees not reporting taxable income on long term travel allowances February 19, 2014
Thomas Lifson
The GOP has a ready-made issue to take to voters. The IRS is easily the most-hated institution of government power.
Dems declare war on Inspector General uncovering IRS scandal February 8, 2014
Thomas Lifson
The IRS scandal is so bad that Democrats are unleashing total war in an attempt to beat back a full airing of the abuse.
More than a smidgen: IRS whistleblower's terrifying charges February 7, 2014
Thomas Lifson
A brave IRS lawyer named William Henck, a veteran of 26 years in the general counsel's office, has gone on the record
Cruz Grills Holder on IRS Scandal Investigation January 30, 2014
Thomas Lifson
Ted Cruz demonstrated again yesterday why he sets conservative hearts aflutter
What Obama's 'Making Sure' of January 16, 2014
Cindy Simpson
One of President Obama's less-noticed verbal tics is his frequent use of the expression "make sure." Five times last week on the unemployment issue; in the Promise Zones speech, seven.
The Democrats' 'Bridgegate' trap January 15, 2014
Thomas Lifson
The left has established a fresh template
Sarah Palin's father harassed by IRS six times since 2008 January 14, 2014
Thomas Lifson
The problems with a politicized IRS may be far more serious than we have yet suspected.
Hanoi Jane's charity scandal December 14, 2013
Thomas Lifson
Why has the foundation done nothing charitable for five years while accumulating tax-free profits on its investments?
IRS terminates audit of Bill Elliott December 10, 2013
Thomas Lifson
Yesterday, AT publicized the IRS audit and planned visit to Obamacare whistleblower Bill Elliott.
The Schizophrenia of Barack Obama December 2, 2013
Steve McCann
Barack Obama is a man with only one core conviction.
Speak about ObamaCare, get audited November 30, 2013
Thomas Lifson
Two people suddenly find themselves being audited
Demnesia strikes IRS political appointee November 28, 2013
Thomas Lifson
Testifies "I can't remember" 80 times.
Government Computer Failures are Normal November 6, 2013
Jonathon Moseley
The U.S. Government routinely bungles computer projects large and small and wastes money. And doesn't seem to learn the lessons of past fiascoes.
Obama Unaware, continued October 29, 2013
Bruce Johnson
The President and his mouthpiece Jay Carney are wearing out the "I didn't know, we can't comment because of the ongoing investigation", excuses.
Sarah Hall Ingram's Five-Month White House Duty Call October 14, 2013
Jeannie DeAngelis
With all the talk about debt ceilings, budgets, and partisan bickering, it seems the story of Sarah Hall Ingram is taking a back seat. But not for long, what with 165 White House visits.
Issa Committee uncovers IRS providing confidential taxpayer information to White House October 10, 2013
Thomas Lifson
A possible felony.
Florida: No ObamaCare 'Navigators' Allowed in County Health Clinics September 14, 2013
M. Catharine Evans
Liberals are up in arms at the audacity of Florida's lawmakers who want to protect their residents from misinformation as well as identity theft
Racism at the IRS September 8, 2013
Thomas Lifson
While the nation is focused on presidential bumbling over red lines, the media are collectively ignoring the scandal at the Internal Revenue Service
Petty tyranny in Illinois August 8, 2013
Thomas Lifson
It may not be the IRS, but it is equally abusive.
Secret DEA program funnels intel to local authorities in order to investigate Americans August 5, 2013
Rick Moran
"Federal agents are trained to 'recreate' the investigative trail to effectively cover up where the information originated."
Journalist calls out his newspaper's coverage of IRS scandals July 21, 2013
Thomas Lifson
"Parallel universe"
IRS scandal is unraveling July 19, 2013
Thomas Lifson
We can now officially say that the IRS harassment of conservative groups is a political scandal connected to the Obama political machine.
Here Comes the Bride, Zoning Permit In Hand July 17, 2013
Mark J. Fitzgibbons
Couples wanting their wedding at that charming winery where they met or some other scenic private venue may need to pay a fee to get government authorization in the form of a permit.
Replace the IRS with the Honor System July 11, 2013
Mike Razar
Isn't it time we join with our liberal countrymen in extending a basic level of trust to all our fellow Americans?
Lois Lerner's big mouth July 11, 2013
Thomas Lifson
Lois Lerner is a nasty piece of work, and one aspect of her arrogance could well be her undoing.
Potentially explosive development in IRS scandals July 5, 2013
Thomas Lifson
One of the most important and so-far least noted threads in the IRS sandal
Werfel's chaff obscures tea party targeting June 25, 2013
Thomas Lifson
IRS pretends they went after progressives and Occupy, too.
Thank you, IRS! June 20, 2013
Doug Mainwaring
This nation's conservative movement owes a debt of gratitude to the IRS and folks like Lois Lerner and Douglas Shulman whose hubris and contempt have prompted a surprise coalescing of conservatives.
Obama's Loss of Trust and Credibility June 18, 2013
Janice Shaw Crouse
President Obama's approval ratings are in free fall like a hot air balloon with the fire extinguished
Blaming Cincinnati for IRS scandal is so wrong June 15, 2013
Rosslyn Smith
One of the arcane bits of information in this scandal is that the so-called IRS Cincinnati Service Center hasn't been in Cincinnati or even in Ohio for many years now.
Voices rise from under the Cincinnati bus June 13, 2013
Thomas Lifson
"Rogue agents" not remaining silent.
If the Obama Administration Scandals Had Occurred in the Private Sector June 13, 2013
Jeffrey Clancy
Imagine the CEO of a Fortune 500 company or the owner/operator of a small business uttering the words "What difference, at this point, does it make" in response to a wrongful death suit.
Audit the IRS June 10, 2013
Mark J. Fitzgibbons
People fear government not just because it has power; it's the lawlessness of government.
PS: Barack June 10, 2013
Keith Riler
Now that we have definitive confirmation that the little man in the White House is the eavesdropping totalitarian we all suspected, I am liberated.
Scandalzapoppin June 9, 2013
Clarice Feldman
Step right up, for your daily scandal! IRS scandals, Justice scandals, spying scandals, White House scandals, media scandals... Just take your pick, we're giving 'em away!
Understanding the Viciousness of the Gay Left June 7, 2013
Robert Oscar Lopez
The simultaneous totalitarianism and anomie that have shaped it since the famous Stonewall rebellion of 1969.
The Larger Lessons of the IRS Scandal June 6, 2013
Ron Ross
Far from being merely a one-time error, the IRS scandal is the result of inherent flaws in the system.
What to Do with the Power of the IRS June 6, 2013
Greg Richards
The IRS's targeting of conservative groups was not "mismanagement"; it is the leftist project come to fruition.
IRS Takes Vengeance on Virginia for Enforcing the Law June 6, 2013
Mark J. Fitzgibbons
Sue the feds and see what the IRS does to you.
The GOP and the IRS June 5, 2013
Steve McCann
The Republicans , by consistently agreeing to more complexities in the tax code and the need for stringent tax enforcement due to ever expanding government expenditures,have been complicit in the creation of a bureaucracy now out of control.
How to Junk the IRS May 30, 2013
Mike Razar
The definition of taxable income is and always has been the cause of all the complexity. There is a way to short circuit all the complexity and make the tax collector's job simple, clear, and non-political.
The Obama Administration Scandals Are About to Explode May 29, 2013
Scott Varland
The Obama Administration scandals have reached critical mass. There will be fission and an explosion. No one can stop it.
Obama's Shrinking Unit of Account May 28, 2013
Keith Riler
What Bill Clinton did for fidelity, Barack Obama has done for honesty and is now doing for responsibility. Using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
IRS Deficiencies and Health Care May 25, 2013
Kenneth H. Ryesky
The current scandal clearly reveals that the IRS cannot be trusted with confidential medical information.
Lois Lerner thrown under the bus May 22, 2013
Thomas Lifson
Now, she has no reason at all to protect higher-ups.
Lois Lerner to plead the Fifth Wednesday before Issa Committee May 21, 2013
Thomas Lifson
We can now officially call the Obama administration besieged.
Never Mind Impeachment; Keep your Eyes on the Prize May 21, 2013
Thomas Lifson
The odds are the effort would backfire, and there is a much more important goal that should be at the center of our political strategy
IRS Scandal: The Union Connection May 16, 2013
Thomas Lifson
Can members of a rabidly anti-Tea Party union be fair to conservatives?
Those crazy, lone-wolf, low level IRS employees May 14, 2013
Doug Mainwaring
Where in the world did "Low level IRS employees" get the idea that Tea Party, Patriot, Constitution, and Small Government groups should be harassed?
IRS political scandal a new political nightmare for Obama administration May 10, 2013
Thomas Lifson
Out of the blue, the Internal Revenue Service has apologized for targeting conservative groups with "tea party" or "patriot" in their titles for special treatment in applying for tax exempt nonprofit organization status. House investigation to come.
Repeal the Current Tax Payment Act of 1943 March 22, 2013
Richard Winchester
A sure method of concentrating taxpayers' minds on precisely how much of their income is seized, spent, and wasted by government at all levels.