Frank Bisignano has been named CEO of the IRS, adding to his role as Social Security Administration Commissioner.

The U.S. government is phasing out paper checks for most programs.

Hundreds of laid-off federal employees who managed government workspaces are being called back to their jobs as the Trump administration walks back plans to slash its real estate portfolio.

President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation.

A surprise move by the IRS that would allow pastors to back political candidates from the pulpit without losing their organization’s tax-exempt status is drawing praise from conservatives and even some progressive religious groups but concern from other leaders of faith, along with tax and legal experts.

A former congressman who sponsored legislation to abolish the IRS and is now the nominee to lead that agency has faced pointed questions from senators.

The Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area has long been a regional hub for the federal government, and the pain from the Trump administration's cuts can be seen everywhere.

An IRS agent who testified publicly about investigations into Hunter Biden's taxes and was promoted to be acting IRS commissioner is out of the job just days after he got it.

The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program.

An IRS whistleblower who testified publicly about investigations into Hunter Biden’s taxes is expected to be promoted to IRS acting commissioner, two sources familiar with the plan tell The Associated Press.

Taxpayers calling the IRS for help processing their taxes this filing season may find it harder than normal to get someone on the phone.

Taxes may not be the first thing on your mind when you celebrate a joyous occasion like a marriage or a new baby.

The IRS plans to cut as many as 20,000 staffers as part of layoffs that began Friday.

Two IRS whistleblowers who testified about Hunter Biden’s taxes are getting promotions.

Applications for U.S. jobless benefits fell last week as the labor market remains sturdy ahead of an expected purge of federal government employees.

Here's how to check the status of your federal and state tax refunds.

IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration until after the taxpayer filing deadline.

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology projects such as the IRS's Direct File program.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

There are programs available to help people who made $84K or less last year file their federal taxes for free.

The IRS is distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who didn’t receive their COVID stimulus payments.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

There are programs available to help people who made $84K or less last year file their federal taxes for free.

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks.

The IRS has collected $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall, the agency says, crediting spending that has ramped up collection enforcement through President Joe Biden's signature climate, health care and tax package signed into law in 2022.

A report by The New York Times and ProPublica says former President Donald Trump may face an IRS bill in excess of $100 million after a government audit indicates he double-dipped on tax losses tied to a Chicago skyscraper.

The IRS says it's taken steps to address a wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and others filers.

Both state and federal tax-filing deadlines have been extended into June for Michigan residents and businesses affected by 2023 storms.

If you’re a freelancer or gig worker who receives payments via apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App or PayPal, your tax reporting requirements will change for the 2024 tax year.

The IRS plans to go after 125,000 high-income earners who did not file tax returns going back to 2017.

First, there were trackers on Taylor Swift and other celebrities’ private jet usage.

As poverty-fighting tools go, the Earned Income Tax Credit earns bi-partisan support because it provides sizable cash injections to low-income Michigan residents (particularly those with children) working for a living.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said than the more than 700,000 households will get an average of $550 starting in this month.

There are programs available to help people who made $79K or less last year file their federal taxes for free.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is heading to Mexico this week, a trip announced shortly after her agency created a new strike force to help combat illicit fentanyl trafficking.

The Internal Revenue Service announced its annual inflation adjustments last week.

The Internal Revenue Service announced its annual inflation adjustments last week.

The IRS commissioner says for the agency to keep building on its customer service and enforcement priorities it needs a reliable funding stream.

House Republicans went after the IRS when they decided that emergency aid for Israel should be coupled with cuts elsewhere in the budget.

Congressional Democrats are accusing big tax preparation firms including Intuit and H&R Block of undermining the federal government’s upcoming electronic free file tax return system.

House Republicans have subpoenaed several FBI and IRS agents involved in the federal investigation into Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden.

House Republicans are raising unsubstantiated allegations against President Joe Biden over his family’s finances.

Some congressional Democrats say three large tax preparation firms sent “extraordinarily sensitive” information on tens of millions of taxpayers to Facebook parent company Meta over at least two years.

House Republicans have released testimony from two IRS whistleblowers who allege that the Justice Department interfered with their yearslong investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.

A Bloomfield Hills mansion could soon be the property of the feds, who claim the owner owes millions in unpaid taxes. The homeowner is a familiar name for anyone involved in Metro Detroit media.

An IRS special agent is seeking whistleblower protection to disclose information regarding what the agent contends is mishandling of an investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden.

If you receive payments via apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App or PayPal, your tax reporting requirements will change next year.

It’s that time of year when throngs of taxpayers are buckling down to file their income tax returns before Tuesday’s filing deadline, and many often pay to use software from private companies such as Intuit and H&R Block.

The deadline to file your taxes has arrived.

The Internal Revenue Service’s new commissioner promises that with billions in new funding, the agency will be faster, more service-focused and tech- savvy and will provide “real-world improvements” to taxpayers.

If you’ve finally gotten your taxes filed, you’re probably ready to put it all away and move on. Have you considered which documents you should keep? And for how long?

The IRS is specifically warning about the "dirty dozen" scams occurring during tax season. Here's what to know.

The IRS is available on weekends to offer face-to-face tax assistance during tax season.

If you grew up watching your parents get stressed around tax season, then you're probably not looking forward to filing yourself for the first time.

A tax battle is going to the United States Supreme Court as a Metro Detroit law firm called it a fight over the right to privacy, and they're taking on the IRS.

It’s tax season, which means scammers are taking advantage of you and the IRS to take a run at your money.

The IRS says most relief checks issued by states last year won't be subject to federal taxes, providing late guidance as taxpayers have begun filing returns.

Trained program volunteers assist those who qualify with tax preparation at the United Way of Washtenaw County (UWWC) office at 2305 Platt Rd.

Tax season is here again.

If your adjusted gross income (AGI) was $73,000 or less, you can use one of the Free File IRS partner offers to file a free federal tax return. Some of the programs offer free state returns too.

Becoming a volunteer firefighter has gotten a little harder in the city of Troy after the IRS officially ruled the incentive program for the department is not an actual length of service award plan. It’s been an ongoing tax dispute for several years now.

There has been a 1099-K tax form delay and this matters if you have a side hustle.

House Republicans have began their tenure in the majority by passing a bill that would rescind nearly $71 billion that Congress had provided the IRS.

Former President Donald Trump’s tax returns are expected to be released by the House Ways and Means Committee on Friday.

Now that the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee has voted to release former President Donald Trump’s tax returns, there's the potential of additional revelations in the coming days related to the finances of the longtime businessman.

The House has taken action after disclosures the IRS never fully reviewed Donald Trump’s tax returns during his presidency.

An IRS policy governing the audits of tax returns filed by U.S. presidents is under new scrutiny.

A congressional panel says the IRS failed to pursue mandatory audits of Donald Trump on a timely basis during his presidency.

Fake charitable organizations are working to rip you off this holiday season, which is why the Detroit IRS investigators and the Better Business Bureau have issued a new warning.

A federal grand jury in Detroit has charged six people with drug, gun, and money laundering crimes.

A tax attorney from Oakland County who was accused of wiring $6.5 million of his client’s money to a Swiss bank account has been found not guilty of all charges.

You could be keeping more of your money next year, thanks to inflation and tax adjustments announced by the IRS for the 2023 tax year.

The feds say a truck driver from Allen Park who drove all across the country set fires along the way, causing millions of dollars of damage in an attempt for revenge.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is laying out her vision for a modernized, responsive, tech-savvy tax collection agency equipped to manage 21st century challenges.

The Inflation Reduction Act provides $15 million for the IRS to study how it could create a program that allows Americans to file their taxes for free.

Crowdfunding has gained popularity, making it important to understand how it's connected to taxes and the IRS.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has directed the IRS to develop a plan within six months outlining how the tax agency will modernize its technology, customer service and hiring.

President Joe Biden has signed Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill.

Democrats have pushed their landmark climate and health care bill through Congress, handing an election-year victory to President Joe Biden.

A tax attorney from Oakland County was hired by a business owner to help her settle an IRS investigation, but he convinced her she owed $6.5 million more than she actually did so he could put that money in his own Swiss bank account, federal officials said.

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s name is back on a federal court docket after prosecutors opened an investigation into whether he’s been paying the nearly $2 million he owes to the city and the IRS.

Monday is Tax Day, the federal deadline for individual tax filings and payments.

Millions of Americans wait until the last minute to file their taxes, and this year is no exception.

Tax Day generally falls on April 15, but this year, most Americans will have to file their individual income taxes by April 18.

For those animal lovers who spend so much money on their pets and hope to recoup some of that cash spent when tax season arrives, this is the cold, hard reality: For the most part, you can’t.

The IRS criminal investigation arm tasked with tracking down sanctioned Russian oligarchs' property failed to receive an infusion of money in the Ukraine aid package.

You likely know what “income” means, and of course you’re aware of federal and state taxes, and the fact that we have to do them (or have them prepared for us, in some cases), every year. But how much do you know about income tax overall?

Congress is racing to pass a mammoth $1.5 trillion legislative package that would fund the government for the rest of the year.

Whether you’re new to owning your own business or a seasoned vet, taxes can be so stressful. It’s easy to overlook things or simply forget an item here and there.

Tax season is upon us, and you probably have some questions about filing this year.

Michigan residents waiting for their tax forms from the Michigan Unemployment Agency can now get them online.

A Dearborn husband and wife have been charged by federal officials for declaring a false bankruptcy, wrongly receiving food stamps and evading taxes, authorities said.

Tax season is officially here, meaning you have the next couple months to get those returns filed! This year’s IRS deadline is April 18.

We're sharing important information about how thieves are trying to trick you as you work to file your taxes right now.

There’s an important update for the thousands of people who took advantage of the child tax credit last year.

There’s an important update for the thousands of people who took advantage of the child tax credit last year.

It’s free money for families that need it and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is working to make sure Detroit residents get in on it.

Each year, tax payers get conned by tax-related schemes meant to steal money and personal information from people.

Alternative finance has captured the attention of investors across the U.S. As the 2022 tax season approaches, traders who are new to cryptocurrency taxation will have to contend with the IRS’ rules for reporting on taxable events.