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Some recipients like new parents may qualify for additional funds during the 2022 tax season.

All third-round stimulus checks have been sent out. If you didn't receive one, you will need to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2021 tax return.

IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Omicron variant spreads.

The IRS already faces a huge backlog of unprocessed returns, creating challenges as the new tax season begins.

An enormous bottleneck at the IRS is delaying 2021 tax refunds for millions of American as tax filing season gets underway.

Alternative finance has captured the attention of investors across the U.S. As the 2022 tax season approaches, traders who are new to cryptocurrency taxation will have to contend with the IRS’ rules for reporting on taxable events.

The White House and Treasury Department launched a revamped Child Tax Credit website meant to help people who were eligible for the expanded tax credit under last year’s pandemic relief bill claim the second half of the payment they were due.

Congress hasn't offered a federal tax break on jobless benefits collected in 2021. That may surprise taxpayers, since one was available the prior year.

Jan. 24 marks the first day U.S. taxpayers can file their 2021 federal returns. If you're anticipating a refund, don't wait until they're due April 18 to do so.

The IRS already faces a huge backlog of unprocessed returns, creating challenges as the new tax season begins.

Treasury officials expect tax processing delays as the IRS combats ongoing challenges from the pandemic and underfunding. Here's how to get a faster refund.

An IRS worker shortage, an enormous workload from administering pandemic-related programs and stalled legislation will cause taxpayer headache.

U.S. taxpayers, brace yourselves because tax filing season starts Monday and you can expect the task to be more cumbersome than usual this year.

The IRS isn't coming after your Venmo or Paypal transactions with friends and family. But it does want information on your side-hustle income.

With the IRS backlog, it's more important than ever to file an accurate tax return and you can use transcripts to verify records, experts say.

Starting summer 2022, the IRS is requiring taxpayers to create an account with identity verification company ID.me to access certain tools and applications.

The HIFO (short for highest in, first out) accounting method can significantly slash an investor's tax obligation.

The IRS already faces a huge backlog of unprocessed returns, creating challenges as the new tax season begins.

The IRS is so backed up that it has prematurely started collection actions in some cases because it hasn't got around to processing responses from taxpayers in time.

Congress passed the new reporting provision last year as a way to help pay for the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Act.

Congress passed the new reporting provision last year as a way to help pay for the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Act.

Fourth-quarter estimated tax payments are due on Jan. 18 for income from self-employment, small businesses and more. Here’s how to avoid penalties.

"I am deeply concerned about the upcoming filing season,” National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins said in a report.

The IRS is not requiring individuals to report or pay taxes on mobile payment app transactions over $600. The change applies to commercial transactions.

Cash payments of up to $300 per child are ending as inflation and winter take a toll. Many parents are worried.

The tax agency already faces a huge backlog of unprocessed returns, creating challenges as the new tax season begins.

The tax agency already faces a huge backlog of unprocessed returns, creating challenges as the new tax season begins.

The new tax season is scheduled to start Jan. 24, and already the IRS is trying to manage people's expectations by admitting its facing enormous challenges related to the pandemic and years of underfunding by Congress. The issues will make for a frustrating filing season for taxpayers and tax preparers.

Tax season begins on Jan. 24 and filers should expect delays, according to Treasury officials. Here's what to know before filing to avoid issues.

Cash payments of up to $300 per child are ending as inflation and winter take a toll. Many parents are worried.

There are steps people can take to ensure their tax return and refund don't face processing delays, said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig.

The IRS is sending Letter 6475 to millions of taxpayers this month related to the 2021 stimulus check. Here's what to do with it.

IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Omicron variant spreads.

Americans who haven't received their 2021 stimulus checks or got less money than they should have, still have time to claim the payments on their tax returns.

IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Omicron variant spreads.

IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Omicron variant spreads.

IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Omicron variant spreads.

IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Omicron variant spreads.

You can funnel $20,500 into your 401(k) plan for 2022, up from $19,500 from 2021. Here's why it may pay off to boost contributions now.

The IRS will be sending Letter 6419, which shows how much families received in advanced child tax credit payments, in January.

If you’re hoping for a tax refund, it may be smaller, or you may owe money this season, according to financial experts. Here’s what filers need to know.

A scathing report calls into question the agency’s ability to protect the sensitive information it collects.

The tax code saw some major changes in 2021. Some tax breaks may not return in 2022, so make sure you don't lose out.

A federal court in the Eastern District of Louisiana has permanently enjoined a Hammond tax return preparer from preparing federal income tax returns for others and from owning or operating any tax return business in the future. The civil complaint filed against Callahan alleged that she reported fabricated income or losses, and false filing statuses, in order to maximize her customers’ earned income tax credit. Return preparer fraud is one of the IRS’ Dirty Dozen Tax Scams and taxpayers seeking a return preparer should remain vigilant. In addition, IRS Free File, a public-private partnership, offers free online tax preparation and filing options on IRS partner websites for individuals whose adjusted gross income is under $72,000. For individuals whose income is over that threshold, IRS Free File offers electronical federal tax forms that can be filled out and filed online for free.

House Republicans have begun mapping aggressive probes of the Biden administration if they win back the majority — including inquiries into the origins of COVID, a leak of IRS data about billionaires, and accusations the NSA spied on Tucker Carlson. Why it matters: The plans, obtained exclusively by Axios, show House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy would make muscular use of majority powers for the last two years of President Biden's term if, as expected, the GOP wins the majority in next year'

How to prepare for the upcoming tax season and when you expect your refund.

The sixth and final advance child tax credit payment of 2021 goes out Dec. 15. It is not clear whether or not the enhanced credit will be extended into 2022.

The federal government has placed more emphasis on tax reporting in recent years for investors in bitcoin, ethereum and other cryptocurrencies.

10 million children may fall back into poverty if the child tax credit isn't extended

The nonprofit, known for hidden-camera videos targeting journalists and liberals, raised nearly $22 million.

Many taxpayers with complex returns have been waiting since spring for refunds tied to unemployment benefits collected in 2020.

The president understands that the government needs to show that it works on a day-to-day basis for ordinary people.

The December 15 payment could be the last and final monthly check unless lawmakers renew the benefit for 60 million kids.

A New Jersey mortgage underwriter was sentenced today to 12 years in prison for helping others file false tax returns claiming large refunds from the IRS, obstructing the IRS’s efforts to recover those illegal refunds and failing to file a tax return. John Barry Jr., of Pemberton, was convicted by a jury on July 23 of conspiring to defraud the IRS, aiding and assisting the preparation of false tax returns, obstructing the IRS and failing to file a tax return. According to court documents and testimony, in 2015 and 2016, Barry conspired with individuals in Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia and New York to promote a “mortgage recovery” tax fraud scheme in which Barry and his co-conspirators obtained tax refunds for their clients based on fraudulent tax returns. Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division made the announcement. Trial Attorneys Sean Green and Samuel Bean of the Justice Department’s Tax Division prosecuted the case.

For those who plan on donating to a charitable organization for Giving Tuesday, there could be some opportunities to receive money back when filing taxes next year.

Don't focus on the bottom line.

What does Bitcoin have to do with roads and bridges.

A Republican senator who helped negotiate a nearly trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure bill says a proposal to strengthen IRS enforcement to raise money to help pay for the bill's spending is officially off the table.

Republicans in Congress are alarmed by the leak of confidential IRS data to ProPublica that has enabled the investigative news organization to reveal that famous billionaires including Warren Buffett, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg paid little in U.S. income tax at times.

Two key U.S. senators introduced legislation Wednesday designed to spur faster payouts from donor-advised funds and foundations, giving new momentum to an effort that has deeply divided philanthropy.

A local tax expert gives advice about what to do if you still need to file your taxes and might miss the deadline.

A U.S. tax court has handed a major victory to the estate of Michael Jackson in a years-long battle.

Neely has nearly 40 years of experience and said from more people filing unemployment to PPP loans and stimulus checks, this tax season is unique. Make sure you have a tax preparer caught up with all the changes.

On Tuesday, more than 100 lawmakers, including four representatives from Virginia, signed a letter asking the IRS to extend the deadline to July 15. With the IRS handling a third-round of stimulus checks and fewer tax service aides available because of the coronavirus pandemic, agencies are feeling the pressure. AdEvery year, Total Action for Progress (TAP) offers free tax filing services. “With a pandemic still hanging over our heads, I would love to get some more time.”To meet in the middle, the IRS set the new deadline date for May 17. But more than 150 million tax returns are expected to be filed this year and with the new deadline, tax refund checks may not arrive until 6 to 8 weeks after filing.

How to track your stimulus paymentWondering where your $1,400 stimulus check is? The IRS has a tool that you can use to track the status of your relief payment. Here’s how you can track your $1,400 checkYou can click here and use the IRS Get My Payment tool here. When you put in your information, you’ll see the following payment statuses:A payment has been processedA payment date is available and payment is to be sent either by direct deposit or mail Note: mail means you may be issued an EIP Card or a check. You’re eligible, but a payment has not been processed and a payment date is not yet availableYou may also see ‘Payment Status Not Available,’ meaning the IRS has not yet processed your payment or you’re not eligible for a paymentAnother status you might see is ‘Need More Information,’ meaning your payment was returned to the IRS because the USPS was unable to deliver itAs a note, you will receive payments quicker if you’re set up for direct deposit with the IRS.

Tax filings start Friday, Feb. 12 and the Better Business Bureau recommends you file sooner rather than later. There’s a risk that comes with waiting and the BBB calls it tax identity theft. Someone could use your social security number to file a phony tax return and collect your refund. You won’t know the identity theft happened until you file and the IRS rejects it as a duplicate filing. Another way someone can fall victim to tax identity theft is IRS impersonation scams.

FILE - This April 13, 2014, file photo shows the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) headquarters building in Washington. David Ake, File)Americans have more time to prepare for tax filing season. The IRS announced Friday that the start of the 2020 tax filing season will be delayed to Feb. 12 compared to the usual opening in late January. The IRS anticipates that EITC and ACTC taxpayers who file electronically with direct deposits and have no issues with their tax returns will receive a refund the first week of March. The deadline for filing 2020 tax returns is still April 15.

The IRS said that after initial problems, it is getting more of the second round of relief payments to taxpayers. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)The IRS said that after initial problems, it is getting more of the second round of relief payments to taxpayers. A number of tax preparation companies said that they were able to resolve the issues. The IRS said Tuesday that it worked over the weekend to help a smaller set of impacted taxpayers and is reissuing payments for eligible taxpayers whose accounts may have been closed. No action is needed for most eligible taxpayers to get the payment.

A number of taxpayers who use tax preparation services, such as H&R Block and TurboTax, say their second relief payments were sent to the incorrect bank account. The IRS and the Treasury Department began issuing the Economic Impact Payments last week of Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)TurboTax customers who have yet to receive their second round of relief payments due to a snafu with bank account numbers should expect to start seeing their checks on Friday, the tax preparation service announced. The delay in the direct deposits came after a number of taxpayers who used TurboTax said their second relief payments were sent to the incorrect bank account. You could be eligible to receive a Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2020 taxes if you did not receive the full amount of the economic stimulus payments.

The U.S. Treasury and IRS have sent out the bulk of the second economic impact payments, which are intended to provide some relief to Americans. However, frustration is high among millions of people who did not receive payments yet and must wait for the mail or file their taxes before they receive it. If you are eligible, check the IRS Get My Payment tool on its website to find out the status of you payment. However, some people may find that they get their payment in a different form this time than last. If you get the “Payment Status #2 – Not Available” message, then you will not receive the payment and instead need to claim it on your tax return.

A number of taxpayers who use tax preparation services, such as H&R Block and TurboTax, say their second relief payments were sent to the incorrect bank account. The IRS and the Treasury Department began issuing the Economic Impact Payments last week of Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)A number of taxpayers who use tax preparation services, such as H&R Block and TurboTax, say their second relief payments were sent to the incorrect bank account, forcing them to wait longer for their money. However, many people said that they checked the IRS site and found their payments were sent to an account they did not recognize. The IRS has said that there is no action required by eligible individuals to receive this second payment.

FILE - In this April 23, 2020, file photo, President Donald Trump's name is seen on a stimulus check issued by the IRS to help combat the adverse economic effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, in San Antonio, Texas. A federal judge says the IRS can't keep withholding coronavirus relief payments from incarcerated people, potentially clearing the way for at least 80,000 checks totaling more than $100 million to be sent to people behind bars across the United States. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton late last month gives the IRS until Oct. 24 to reconsider the payments for those who were denied or had their money intercepted solely because of their incarceration. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

It’s worth noting that unemployment benefits are all subject to federal taxes but not all states tax it. As such, people who did not receive their payment or only got a partial payment can resolve this issue on their 2020 taxes when they file. Another big issue is for those who relocated or moved during the pandemic, which could complicate where they need to report and pay state taxes, Pyron said. Workers may need to file taxes in multiple states. The IRS continues to urge taxpayers to file their taxes online and use other online tools whenever possible.

Earlier this week, the IRS announced the 2021 tax year annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax previsions. Those include tax rate schedules and other tax changes. The following are the 2021 tax rates, which will be used when filing taxes in 2022 for the previous year of income. Taxpayers with lower incomes with have lower federal tax rates. Click or tap here to learn about more changes that have come with tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2021.

When JCT staffers disagree with the IRS on a decision, the review is typically kept open until the matter is resolved. Even acknowledging that Trump's taxes were before the panel is verboten. Representatives for the Trump Organization did not respond to messages seeking comment and confirmation that the Joint Tax Committee had reviewed Trump's taxes. Former JCT staffers would not comment on whether they remembered the dispute with Trump, citing confidentiality rules. Neal, the lead force behind a Democratic lawsuit to expose Trump’s taxes, said the Times’ reporting is proof that the documents should be given to Congress.

A federal judge says the IRS can't keep withholding coronavirus relief payments from incarcerated people, potentially clearing the way for at least 80,000 checks totaling more than $100 million to be sent to people behind bars across the United States. The legislation passed in March that authorized the payments of up to $1,200 per person during the pandemic doesn't specifically exclude jail or prison inmates. Still, that's exactly the claim that the IRS made a couple of weeks after the coronavirus rescue package passed. Prison officials in Maryland and California are working to notify all lock-up facilities. Some inmates may be reluctant to apply even if they hear about the ruling in time, Dermody said.

A key question is whether those deductions reported by The New York Times were excessive and possibly illegal; they enabled Trump to avoid millions of dollars in taxes. It would be up to the IRS, which is auditing some of Trump’s returns, to decide whether the deductions are legitimate. The agency defines an ordinary expense as one that’s common and accepted in a company’s trade or type of business. According to the Times, Trump has treated some of his residences as businesses, in the process deducting millions of dollars. Moreover, under the tax legislation Trump signed into law in 2017, he would have been limited to $10,000 a year in property tax deductions for 2018.

(Graeme Jennings/Pool via AP)WASHINGTON – Millions of Americans are in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments of up to $1,200 per individual because of incomplete government records, a government watchdog said in a report issued Monday. But GAO said Treasury and the IRS have still failed to update information on how many eligible recipients have yet to receive funds. The lack of "such information could hinder outreach efforts and place potentially millions of individuals at risk of missing their payment,” the GAO said in its report. The IRS then reported as of July 31 that 5.3 million individuals had used an online IRS tool for nonfilers to help them receive payments. In addition to the problem of missing individuals eligible for the payments, an earlier GAO report found that nearly 1.1 million in coronavirus relief payments totaling some $1.6 billion went to dead people.

When all that hard work is finished and your return is finally filed, the last thing you want to think about is your taxes. Keep in mind that your big tax refund was actually a year-long interest-free loan to the government. Boost your 401(k) contributionTax filing season is the perfect time to revisit your 401(k) contribution, especially if you have not done so for a while. Invest your tax refund in an IRAIf you are in line for a big tax refund, why not make it work as hard as you do? If you already adjusted your 401(k) contribution, you will be that much closer to the new limit.

ROANOKE, Va. Wednesday, July 15 is Tax Day. If youre a procrastinator and this deadline snuck up on you, Kembel Tax Services in Roanoke have advice for you. If you need more time you have to get an extension by Wednesday to avoid paying penalties with interest. Kembel said, The biggest thing they need to understand is the extension only extends the paperwork, it only extends a tax return. If you end up paying the IRS too much, once you file your taxes youll get a refund.

As the coronavirus pandemic took hold this spring, the federal government postponed the traditional April 15 filing deadline until July 15. In most cases, you must file and pay your taxes by July 15. Those were originally due on April 15 and June 15 respectively. One worth noting is that July 15 is also the deadline to claim a refund for 2016 tax returns. An estimated $1.5 billion refunds for 2016 are sitting unclaimed because people failed to file tax returns.

The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesnt specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money. While the IRS says checks sent to jail inmates also should be returned, the sheer number of jails and detention centers across the U.S. makes it difficult to tell if many are following those instructions. She says prison officials are accustomed to intercepting tax documents to screen for potential scams, priming them to follow this request. Intercepting relief checks may also have a disproportionate impact on Black and Hispanic inmates, who are incarcerated at a higher rate than white Americans. Prison officials nationwide have been trying to intercept the checks, with varying results.

WASHINGTON, D.C. The IRS is reminding taxpayers to be on the lookout for coronavirus fraud and other scams. According to a release from the IRS, criminals continue to use the coronavirus relief payments as a cover to steal personal information and money. Below are some coronavirus schemes the IRS is urging taxpayers to look out for:Using relief payments as a cover to get personal information and moneySelling fake at-home test kitsSelling fake cures, vaccines, pills and adviceSelling large quantities of medical supplies through fake shops, websites, social media accounts and email addressesSetting up fake charitiesOffering opportunities to invest early in companies working on a vaccine for the diseasePhishing scams using emails, letters, texts and linksScams should be reported to the National Center for Disaster Fraud hotline at 1-866-720-5721 or submitted through the web complaint form.

Important question: Have you gotten your stimulus check yet? In fact, most people don’t need to take any action, and will automatically receive the payment. Let’s talk through the tools available to investigate what might be holding up your check, prepaid debit card or direct deposit. You’re eligible for the Economic Impact Payment, right? Here’s a detailed list you should triple-check just to make sure you’re eligible for the payment, and see how much you should receive.

GREENVILLE, N.C. A car wash worker in North Carolina found treasure amid the businesss trash when he discovered a $1,200 IRS stimulus check mixed in with the garbage. Antonio Hernandez was taking out the trash at the Greenville car wash when he spotted the payment in the can, WITN-TV quoted his daughter, Michelle Alvarado, as saying. Hernandez and Alvarado were able to track down recipient Charles Thompson, who said he was not even expecting to get a check after recently moving to a new address. I was behind on rent, I work construction so I work by the day, and I just try to keep going and going as best I can, Thompson told the news station. It was very important for him to receive that check, especially in these uncertain times," Alvarado said.

ROANOKE, Va. – At least two major banks have reported online banking outages on Wednesday. PNC Bank let customers know that some of them may have issues as they look to check their accounts. Some customers are experiencing access issues with mobile and online banking at this time. We’re working to quickly resolve the mobile banking & 800# issues that some clients are experiencing. — BB&T (@BBT) April 15, 2020Also on Wednesday, the IRS launched a tracking tool, allowing taxpayers to check when their stimulus money will arrive and confirm how they want to be paid.

“#IRS deposited the first Economic Impact Payments into taxpayers’ bank accounts today. #IRS deposited the first Economic Impact Payments into taxpayers’ bank accounts today. We know many people are anxious to get their payments; we’ll continue issuing them as fast as we can. For those who do not have direct deposit information registered with the IRS, it could take months for checks to be mailed. The IRS is expected to roll out an online tool to help those that have not registered direct deposit do so.

The much-awaited stimulus payouts will begin flooding into millions of bank accounts starting today, according to an internal plan circulated by IRS Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The first payout is estimated to cover at least 50 million Americans, according to our sister station WJXT. The next wave of money will be paid no later than the week of April 20. [Social security recipients will NOT need to file a tax return to get a stimulus check]Groups of checks would be then mailed over the next several weeks. To ensure you receive your money as soon as possible, make sure the IRS has your bank account information on file.

ROANOKE, VA. – The IRS has reversed its decision requiring those on social security to file tax returns in order to receive a stimulus check. Now, they will not have to file a return to receive the money the government is sending out automatically to most people. “We want to make sure these direct deposit payments to Virginians get out with the least amount of bureaucracy as possible. The idea that folks on social security were going to have to go through and file a form made no sense,” said Warner. Social security recipients with direct deposit will have the money automatically deposited into their accounts, others will be mailed a check.

Who is eligible for the economic impact payment? The IRS will calculate and automatically send the economic impact payment to those eligible. For people who have already filed their 2019 tax returns, the IRS will use this information to calculate the payment amount. The economic impact payment will be deposited directly into the same banking account reflected on the return filed. People who typically do not file a tax return will need to file a simple tax return to receive an economic impact payment.

WASHINGTON – The income tax filing date has been pushed back from April 15, to July 15, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said late last week. Mnuchin announced the decision in a tweet Friday, saying that at President Donald Trump’s direction, “We are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15. The delay is available to people who owe $1 million or less and corporations that owe $10 million or less. It is expected that many states will follow the lead of the federal government and delay their tax filing deadlines as well but that will be a state by state decision. The administration is working with Congress to develop a $1 trillion support package and Mnuchin has said the IRS payment delay will add $300 billion to that effort.

Tax season and credit cards seem to go hand-in-hand like peanut butter and jelly, at least if you believe the findings of a recent study conducted by Credit Card Insider. Using SurveyMonkey to conduct an online survey of 3,114 adults from Feb. 3-5, Credit Card Insider found out the following information when it comes to how important credit cards are for people during tax season. 14% of respondents who expected to owe this year planned on using a credit card to pay their taxes. Of those expecting a tax refund, 40% had credit card debt. 75% of those with debt plan to use their tax refund toward paying it off.

But listen, if you’re thinking you might be getting a refund, that’s pretty good incentive to get it taken care of. If IRS accepts return by: Direct deposit sent (or paper check mailed one week later): Feb. 3 Feb. 14 (Feb 21) Feb. 10 Feb. 21 (Feb 28) Feb. 18 Feb. 28 (Mar. 6) Feb. 24 Mar. 10) March 29 Apr. Are you currently waiting on a refund?

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed the first bill of 2020 on Monday. SB 582 conforms Virginia’s tax code to the federal IRS code, Northam said in a tweet. Northam said the change will allow donations to the Virginia Beach Tragedy Fund to be tax-deductible. The fund, which is set up through the United Way of South Hampton Roads, goes to the victims and families affected by the 2019 shooting in a municipal building that left 12 dead and at least four others hurt. Currently, donations to victim assistance funds like this are considered personal gifts and are not always tax-deductible, according to the United Way.

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – One North Carolina church is getting attention for appearing to take a political stance on the impeachment hearings. Resurrection Baptist Church in Kannapolis put up a sign that says: “Trying to impeach Jesus too! Won’t happen either!”The church’s pastor says he sees the impeachment inquiry on President Trump as a sign society has become godless. The IRS forbids churches from taking political stances if they want to be exempt from paying taxes. Resurrection Baptist has filed for that status -- but Pastor Tim Jones insists his church does pay taxes.

CNN video(CNN) - A federal judge on Thursday denied an attempt by House Democrats to fast-track its attempt to force the Treasury Department and IRS to release President Donald Trump's tax returns. The ruling from Judge Trevor McFadden in Washington, DC, does not stop the lawsuit by the Democratic-led House Ways and Means Committee, which continues to move ahead with filings due in September. House Democrats are also trying other legal ways to obtain the documents. The Court does not fault the Committee for its time and efforts negotiating with the Administration before suing, but it is not clear why only now the Committee asks for expedited consideration of this matter," McFadden wrote Thursday. "It may be appropriate to expedite this matter at some point, but not now," he added.

According to caller ID app Hiya, there were over 26.3 billion robocalls last year. According to the Federal Trade Commission, those who fell for the fraud calls lost on average $700, totaling $332 million. The top five robocalls are fake IRS, Chinese consulate, health insurance, neighbor spoofing and search engine optimization. If you have a home phone, register both your home and mobile number on the FTCs national Do Not Call Registry. For your cellphone, you can buy apps such as Nomorobo which has stopped over a million fraud calls, Truecaller, Robokiller or Hiya premium.

Video captured the moment a white security guard pulled a gun on a black sheriff's deputy in Ohio. As Lucas County Deputy Alan Gaston walked into an IRS office with a routine question about his taxes, he was stopped by a security guard and told to remove his gun before he could come in the building. An IRS employee then called 911 for help, failing to mention the person with a gun is a sheriff's deputy. "I don't really know 'cause he's out there with the guard," the employee answers. Now Gaston said he's on medical leave from work due to the trauma of his face-off with the guard.

(CNN) - The Democrat-led House Ways and Means Committee filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to enforce subpoenas and obtain President Donald Trump's tax returns, an escalation in a fight for the President's personal financial information. The lawsuit was filed in D.C. District Court against Treasury and the IRS and their respective leaders, Steve Mnuchin and Charles Rettig. House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal is seeking the President's tax returns using a little-known IRS provision known as 6103, which allows the Chairmen of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee to request and obtain an individual's tax information for a legitimate legislative purpose. The lawsuit piles onto several other court fights involving other committees and members of Congress seeking Trump financial records. In two other court cases, Trump has tried to stop the House Oversight Committee, the House Intelligence Committee and the House Financial Services Committee from getting his financial records from Capital One bank, Deutsche Bank and the accounting firm Mazars USA.

Phishing -- Have you received an e-mail that appears to be from the IRS? It's probably not. Instead, it could be from a scammer. The IRS does not use e-mail, texts or social media to contact taxpayers for personal or financial information, so relay any such messages to phishing@irs.gov. Hide Caption