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President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, sued the IRS on Monday, alleging that the agency illegally released his private tax records.

The lawsuit filed Monday says that his personal tax details shared during congressional hearings and interviews was not allowed by federal whistleblower protections.

The IRS will offer digital correspondence for the 2024 season and aims to provide “paperless processing” for tax returns in 2025. Here’s what to know.

The IRS has ended most unannounced visits to homes or businesses for unpaid taxes. Here’s what taxpayers need to know.

The IRS is showcasing its new capability to aggressively audit high-income tax dodgers as it makes the case for sustained funding and tries to avoid budget cuts sought by Republicans who want to gut the agency. IRS leaders have laid out how they netted $38 million in delinquent taxes from more than 175 high-income taxpayers in the past few months....

The IRS is warning taxpayers about a new scam tricking people into believing they are owed a refund.

The IRS is planning to launch a pilot program for a government-run, online tax filing system that’s free for all.

Taxpayer Assistance Centers open for help Saturday in Oakland and Stockton. Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura reports.

The IRS is opening two Bay Area offices this weekend to answer tax filing questions.

The deadline to file your taxes is fast approaching. If you are worried that you might not have enough time to file your taxes before the deadline, you can file for an extension.

Most Californians will have a few more months to file their federal and state tax returns this year because of an extension by the IRS and California’s Franchise Tax Board.

While the chances of an IRS audit are usually slim, certain items on your tax return may trigger a red flag at the federal agency, according to tax experts.

If you turned 72 in 2022, the last chance for your first mandatory retirement plan withdrawal is April 1 — or you may face a hefty tax penalty. Here’s how to avoid it.

It’s important to get organized with tax forms before filing your return to avoid refund delays. Here’s how to know which forms you need.

Both tax credits and tax deductions can help taxpayers keep more of their money, but they do it in very different ways. Here’s how they work.

Many Californians this year have an extra month to file federal and state income tax returns. But the extra time is due in part to what may be a more complicated process.

The IRS has unveiled a new option to respond to certain agency notices online. Here’s what filers need to know.

Your pets can’t be claimed as dependents, filing electronically is faster and more secure than using paper, and filing for an extension does not give you more time to pay.

The IRS says most relief checks issued by states last year won’t be subject to federal taxes, providing late guidance as taxpayers have begun filing returns.