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No one likes audits, but more IRS agents could bring its workforce closer to historical norms

No one likes audits, but more IRS agents could bring its workforce closer to historical norms

News

08.10.22 | 12:50 pm

0% inflation is nice, but this number from today’s CPI report is even more encouraging

0% inflation is nice, but this number from today’s CPI report is even more encouraging

08.10.22 | 9:25 am

This bold new Vans collection aims to spotlight African surfing and culture

This bold new Vans collection aims to spotlight African surfing and culture

08.10.22 | 6:30 am

Coinbase stock price: COIN sinks after $1.1 billion net income loss

Coinbase stock price: COIN sinks after $1.1 billion net income loss

08.09.22 | 4:15 pm

Serena Williams is retiring from tennis to focus on other businesses. Here’s a look at her empire

Serena Williams is retiring from tennis to focus on other businesses. Here’s a look at her empire

08.09.22 | 9:00 am

Black founders only receive 1.4% VC funds—here’s how to change that

Black founders only receive 1.4% VC funds—here’s how to change that

08.09.22 | 8:00 am

Burger King blank receipts: What’s behind the mysterious ‘nothing burger’ emails?

Burger King blank receipts: What’s behind the mysterious ‘nothing burger’ emails?

08.08.22 | 4:50 pm

Magic Empire Global IPO: Wild meme stock frenzy or something else entirely?

Magic Empire Global IPO: Wild meme stock frenzy or something else entirely?

08.08.22 | 4:30 pm

No one likes audits, but more IRS agents could bring its workforce closer to historical norms

No one likes audits, but more IRS agents could bring its workforce closer to historical norms

08.08.22 | 7:50 am

Toys ‘R’ Us locations: Full list of Macy stores where the iconic toy retailer has reopened

Toys ‘R’ Us locations: Full list of Macy stores where the iconic toy retailer has reopened

08.07.22 | 8:00 am

How Instagram influencers become enterprises, and what happens next

How Instagram influencers become enterprises, and what happens next

08.07.22 | 5:30 am

Look for these 6 logos if you want to be a cleaner and more conscious consumer

Look for these 6 logos if you want to be a cleaner and more conscious consumer

08.06.22 | 6:00 am

Patagonia CEO was right to call out corporate hypocrisy on climate change

Patagonia CEO was right to call out corporate hypocrisy on climate change

08.05.22 | 5:01 pm

Thinking of becoming a digital nomad? Set sail for these 10 best beaches for remote workers

Thinking of becoming a digital nomad? Set sail for these 10 best beaches for remote workers

08.05.22 | 10:34 am

What is the carried interest loophole—and what does it mean for VCs and private equity?

What is the carried interest loophole—and what does it mean for VCs and private equity?

08.05.22 | 9:45 am

IRS rejects plan to speed up processing, despite massive paper backlog and delayed tax refunds

IRS rejects plan to speed up processing, despite massive paper backlog and delayed tax refunds

08.05.22 | 8:10 am

AMC stock price: Shares crash as company announces new preferred APE stock

AMC stock price: Shares crash as company announces new preferred APE stock

08.04.22 | 6:10 pm

Airlines may soon have to reimburse you for all of those delays and canceled flights

Airlines may soon have to reimburse you for all of those delays and canceled flights

08.04.22 | 2:59 pm

American-made GE light bulbs are going extinct. Union workers say they ‘hold GE responsible’

American-made GE light bulbs are going extinct. Union workers say they ‘hold GE responsible’

08.04.22 | 8:30 am

What’s happening with HBO Max? Streaming service could see big changes as WBD reports earnings

What’s happening with HBO Max? Streaming service could see big changes as WBD reports earnings

08.04.22 | 8:10 am

L’Attitude Ventures’ Sol Trujillo on funding Latino entrepreneurs with help from JPMorgan Chase

L’Attitude Ventures’ Sol Trujillo on funding Latino entrepreneurs with help from JPMorgan Chase

IRS rejects plan to speed up processing, despite massive paper backlog and delayed tax refunds

IRS rejects plan to speed up processing, despite massive paper backlog and delayed tax refunds

Monkeypox in the US: This map shows states where it’s spreading as WHO declares health emergency

Monkeypox in the US: This map shows states where it’s spreading as WHO declares health emergency

How much does an EV cost? Pete Buttigieg offers an optimistic price comparison

How much does an EV cost? Pete Buttigieg offers an optimistic price comparison

IRS refuses to fix controversial ‘math error’ notices that have baffled millions of taxpayers

IRS refuses to fix controversial ‘math error’ notices that have baffled millions of taxpayers

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No one likes audits, but more IRS agents could bring its workforce closer to historical norms

According to the Taxpayer Advocate Service, Congress has actually reduced the IRS budget by about 20% since 2010, once adjusted for inflation.

No one likes audits, but more IRS agents could bring its workforce closer to historical norms

IRS rejects plan to speed up processing, despite massive paper backlog and delayed tax refunds

The National Taxpayer Advocate is escalating its fight for updated scanning technology that would automate the processing of handwritten tax returns.

IRS rejects plan to speed up processing, despite massive paper backlog and delayed tax refunds

Monkeypox in the US: This map shows states where it’s spreading as WHO declares health emergency

44 out of 50 states have reported cases of monkeypox, with the majority of cases currently based in five states.

Monkeypox in the US: This map shows states where it’s spreading as WHO declares health emergency

How much does an EV cost? Pete Buttigieg offers an optimistic price comparison

The transportation secretary had received criticism for suggesting that Americans who are hurting from gas prices switch to electric vehicles.

How much does an EV cost? Pete Buttigieg offers an optimistic price comparison

IRS refuses to fix controversial ‘math error’ notices that have baffled millions of taxpayers

Taxpayers who suddenly find themselves with a reduced refund or an unexpected tax bill shouldn’t expect clearer communication anytime soon.

IRS refuses to fix controversial ‘math error’ notices that have baffled millions of taxpayers

Global Gender Gap 2022: These 10 countries are closest to parity (America doesn’t make the top 25)

At the current rate of progress, the World Economic Forum estimates that it will take another 132 years for full global gender parity.

Global Gender Gap 2022: These 10 countries are closest to parity (America doesn’t make the top 25)

Can anything stop the rise in CEO pay? Apparently, not Trump-era tax policies

A new study from a team of researchers found that a 2017 tax policy aimed at curbing executive compensation had basically zero effect.

Can anything stop the rise in CEO pay? Apparently, not Trump-era tax policies

Who will replace Boris Johnson? Online gamblers place bets on this list of potential successors

The British prime minister called it quits on Thursday following a string of scandals. Online betting markets aren’t letting the opportunity slip by.

Who will replace Boris Johnson? Online gamblers place bets on this list of potential successors

Seeking mental health services? Beware of ‘phantom’ providers

More Americans are seeking critical mental health services, but a new study out of Oregon suggests access may be more restricted than it looks on paper.

Seeking mental health services? Beware of ‘phantom’ providers

Student loan forgiveness: Map reveals the states most interested student loan forgiveness

Even before the pandemic, some 10 million Americans were behind on their student loan payments. For them, Biden’s student loan forgiveness can’t come soon enough.

Student loan forgiveness: Map reveals the states most interested student loan forgiveness

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How to regain the public’s confidence

Restoring trust in democracy could be more practical than you think

How to regain the public’s confidence

Supreme Court quietly hacks away at the separation of church and state in latest decision

Maine can no longer deny tuition aid to religious schools. Here’s what that means for institutions around the country.

Supreme Court quietly hacks away at the separation of church and state in latest decision

The IRS backlog of paper tax returns is even more horrifying when you see it in pictures

Proponents of modernizing the Internal Revenue Service have long called its processing systems antiquated. Now, they have a paper trail to prove it.

The IRS backlog of paper tax returns is even more horrifying when you see it in pictures

How to watch the January 6 hearings live on CNN, MSNBC, or elsewhere without cable

A guide for cord-cutters who want to watch the House Select Committee on January 6 unveil its findings.

How to watch the January 6 hearings live on CNN, MSNBC, or elsewhere without cable

IRS audits are on the rise: Your chances are now double if you’re in this income range

After years of lax enforcement, the Internal Revenue Service appears to be getting more serious about tax audits for people who make six figures and higher.

IRS audits are on the rise: Your chances are now double if you’re in this income range

Amazon slams Amy Klobuchar’s Big Tech bill while monopoly critics slam Amazon

The Seattle e-commerce giant says regulations aimed at ‘self-preferencing’ could threaten the future of Prime. Small business proponents don’t buy it.

Amazon slams Amy Klobuchar’s Big Tech bill while monopoly critics slam Amazon

K-pop stars BTS discuss anti-Asian hate crimes with Joe Biden: Watch the livestream here

Since the pandemic, violent attacks against Asian Americans have risen from an average of 8.1 a year to 163 last year.

K-pop stars BTS discuss anti-Asian hate crimes with Joe Biden: Watch the livestream here

A new Senate report finds the government is unprepared to stop ransomware attacks

The Senate Homeland Security Committee finds limited data makes it hard for officials to respond to the growing wave of ransomware attacks.

A new Senate report finds the government is unprepared to stop ransomware attacks

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What’s next for government? Ten post-pandemic trends

Climate resilience, supply-chain issues, and leveling the labor market head the list

What’s next for government? Ten post-pandemic trends

86% of immigrants still have a positive view of the United States

A new survey from Western Union reveals a remarkable level of optimism among immigrants across six countries, including the United States.

86% of immigrants still have a positive view of the United States

Tech

Despite strong user spending, Bumble sees a drop in revenue forecast

Small nuclear reactors finally get the nod from regulators, but they still have a lot to prove

This one tool can help you tame your email inbox

News

0% inflation is nice, but this number from today’s CPI report is even more encouraging

This bold new Vans collection aims to spotlight African surfing and culture

Coinbase stock price: COIN sinks after $1.1 billion net income loss

Co.Design

Google calls out Apple for its biggest design sin

MIT scientists have developed a new kind of camera—from a crab

The war in Ukraine has damaged thousands of buildings. This plan could save them

Work Life

This is how your workplace culture can snowball into toxicity

A good job and a healthy mind aren’t mutually exclusive. Here’s how to find both

Why a ‘skip-level meeting’ is key to building your career