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During the 2013 shutdown, tourists have to look at Mount Rushmore from the highway because the national memorial in Keystone, S.D., was closed.

Open Or Closed? Here's What Happens In A Partial Government Shutdown

3:56pm January 19, 2018

by Brian Naylor

The mail will get delivered, Social Security checks will go out, and the National Park Service says it will try to keep parks accessible if there is a shutdown. But most federal agencies would close.

Now that Congress has passed the Republican tax bill, the IRS has a lot of work to do to prepare for the changes to the tax code.

Politics & Government

Now That The GOP Tax Bill Is Approved, The IRS Gets Busy

5:01am December 21, 2017

by Brian Naylor

The agency faces a new challenge with fewer employees and possibly more budget cuts. The lack of personnel may be most apparent with the IRS help line, which confused taxpayers turn to for guidance.

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Caterpillar, which manufactures and sells construction equipment and machinery, was subject to a federal search warrant Thursday in Illinois.

National

Federal Search Of Caterpillar Facilities May Relate To Tax Evasion Allegations

10:15pm March 02, 2017

by Nicole Hernandez

Three of Caterpillar's facilities in Illinois, including its headquarters, were searched by federal agents. The warrants indicate the searches are related to a Swiss subsidiary.

President-elect Donald Trump arrives at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., on Sunday.

Trump Foundation's Tax Returns Reportedly Acknowledge Violating IRS Rule

2:39pm November 22, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

The foundation has been accused of "self-dealing" by using its funds to pay off debts that Donald Trump incurred in his business dealings.

The U.S. government alleges that a fraud scheme used operators at Indian call centers, impersonating IRS or immigration officials, to scam at least 15,000 people out of more than $300 million.

Dozens Charged With Scamming 15,000 Victims Through Fake IRS Calls

12:45pm October 27, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The U.S. government alleges that a fraud scheme used operators at Indian call centers, impersonating IRS or immigration officials, to scam thousands of people out of more than $300 million.

Politics & Government

Congress Returns: Much Ado About Little To Do

6:00am September 03, 2016

by Susan Davis

There are only two must-pass items on the agenda: a short-term funding bill to keep the government running past Sept. 30, and a separate funding bill to combat the spread of the Zika virus.

The IRS released preliminary figures that show about three-quarters of taxpayers indicated they had qualifying health insurance in 2014.

IRS: 7.5 Million Americans Paid Penalty For Lack Of Health Coverage

4:48pm July 21, 2015

by Phil Galewitz

Americans paid an average penalty of $200 for not having health insurance in 2014, the first year most Americans were required to have coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

Lou Graham prepares taxes in Connecticut and is ready to answer client questions about the Affordable Care Act.

Tax Preparers Get Ready To Be Bearers Of Bad News About Health Law

4:17pm January 24, 2015

With Affordable Care Act open enrollment ending Feb. 15, taxpayers could find themselves shut out of health insurance – and saddled with big fines – if they don't deal with taxes early this year.

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World News

London Mayor Boris Johnson Settles U.S. Tax Bill Ahead Of Visit

1:47pm January 22, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Johnson, who holds dual U.S.-U.K. citizenship, had called the IRS bill "outrageous" and said he wouldn't pay it. But The Financial Times reports he has settled the approximately $44,000 bill.

London Mayor Boris Johnson Owes IRS Money, Won't Pay

10:42am November 21, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Johnson holds dual U.S.-U.K. citizenship, but hasn't lived in the U.S. since he was 5. He told WAMU's Diane Rehm Show that he had been billed for capital gains on the sale of his first home.