Being Joe Biden’s Brother Is Highly Lucrative

Daniel Golden, Chuck Neubeur and Matthew Malone / ProPublica Feb 14, 2020 Jim Biden has long been one of his sibling's biggest supporters. He's also exploited Joe's fame and connections for his own financial gain. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

The IRS Is No Match for Facebook

Paul Kiel / ProPublica Jan 27, 2020 A rare trial could cost the social behemoth billions, but onerous budget cuts have hamstrung the agency's ability to bring its case. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Why Was a Mother Charged Nearly $1 Million for a Premature Birth?

Marshall Allen / ProPublica Nov 4, 2019 Dignity Health abruptly reverses course after first denying coverage to an employee's newborn daughter under dubious circumstances. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Inside TurboTax’s 20-Year War on the American Taxpayer

Justin Elliott and Paul Kiel / ProPublica Oct 17, 2019 A new investigation reveals the company built a multi-billionaire-franchise by stymying government efforts to make filing free and easy. Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )

The Depressing Reason the IRS Prefers to Audit the Poor

Paul Kiel / ProPublica Oct 4, 2019 In response to questions from Sen. Ron Wyden, the agency says it can't crack down on the wealthy because it lacks the resources to do so. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Are Democrats Sitting on a Separate, Explosive Whistleblower Charge?

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Sep 26, 2019 A new complaint submitted to the House Ways and Means Committee alleges that the president tried to influence an IRS audit of his tax returns. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump Sues House Panel, NY, to Protect State Tax Returns

JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Jul 24, 2019 The lawsuit comes amid a furious White House attempt to prevent the president's tax returns from landing in Democratic hands. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

You Can’t Tax the Rich Without the IRS

Jesse Eisinger and Paul Kiel / ProPublica May 3, 2019 The agency has been eviscerated. Until its budget is restored, corporations and the wealthy will easily avoid paying higher rates. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Baltimore Mayor Resigns Amid Scandal

DAVID McFADDEN / The Associated Press May 2, 2019 Catherine Pugh steps down in the face of public corruption accusations. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Would Warren Prosecute the Perpetrators of the Great Recession?

Marc Steiner / The Real News Network Apr 25, 2019 Professor Bill Black examines a pair of recent bills from the Massachusetts senator, and what might happen if they were signed into law. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

How TurboTax Routinely Dupes Its Customers

Justin Elliott and Lucas Waldron / ProPublica Apr 23, 2019 A new investigation finds the company's "Free File" product is unusually difficult to access, all but compelling online users to pony up. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Tax System Works Against Us All

Frank Clemente / OtherWords Apr 14, 2019 Few Americans say they’re paying less in taxes, despite the GOP’s promise that the huge tax cuts they passed were for the middle class. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )