IRS
Groups push back against Biden’s plan to grant IRS access to your bank account (and PayPal) transaction data
The proposals could be ruled unconstitutional.
US government agencies are using facial recognition tech with almost no oversight
A new report has the findings.
IRS accused of buying smartphone data from unsuspecting surveillance targets
Data was collected without the targets’ knowledge.
Report suggests collusion between IRS and tax prep industry that doesn’t want you to know filing taxes is free
It’s not the first time suspicions have been raised.
IRS announces incentives for users of Google-backed personal DNA analysis company 23andMe
The IRS is offering a tax break to people who share their DNA with 23andMe.
After TurboTax’s deceptive marketing was revealed, Congress allows the IRS to compete with TurboTax
TurboTax was providing a service that was free through the IRS.
TurboTax is tricking veterans into paying for services that are available for free, report suggests
This isn’t the first time TurboTax has been criticized for its practices.
The US Congress doesn’t want to make filing taxes online free and simple
The new legislation called “The Taxpayer First Act” will force the IRS to pledge not to make its own software and move these services to third-party contractors.