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 )

Mnuchin Puts Off Decision on Providing Trump Tax Returns

ANDREW TAYLOR and JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Apr 10, 2019 As the deadline set by a key House panel chairman passes, the treasury secretary says more time is needed to "carefully" review the request. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Thank TurboTax If the Government Bans Free Online Tax Filing

Justin Elliott / ProPublica Apr 9, 2019 After years of lobbying and donations, the for-profit tax preparation industry is on the verge of realizing one of its long-sought goals. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The IRS Has Never Stood a Chance Against the Ultrawealthy

Jesse Eisinger and Paul Kiel / ProPublica Apr 5, 2019 A new report explores how agency officials tried to crack down on the rich, only to find Congress and its patrons arrayed against them. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

House Chairman Asks IRS for 6 Years of Trump’s Tax Returns

MARCY GORDON / The Associated Press Apr 3, 2019 It's the first such demand for a sitting president's tax information in 45 years. House Ways and Means panel chief sets April 10 deadline. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senate Democrats Urge IRS to Focus on Big-Time Tax Cheats

Paul Kiel and Jesse Eisinger / ProPublica Mar 8, 2019 In a new letter, Elizabeth Warren, Dick Durbin and others call on the agency to use its limited resources on major financial crimes. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

12 Congressional Hearings That Are Shamefully Overdue

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Feb 1, 2019 Political activist Ralph Nader calls on an empowered Democratic Party to launch a series of bold new investigations in the House. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )