How the I.R.S. Became a Political Boogeyman

Meta, the world’s biggest social media company, reached a multibillion-dollar legal settlement on Wednesday over claims that its technology was addictive to children. The company agreed to impose major changes to how minors use its products. Cecilia Kang, a technology reporter fo ...  Show more

This summer, the Democratic Socialists of America have mounted their biggest and most successful attempt yet to redefine the Democratic Party. They have defeated its candidates in primary after primary from coast to coast. As its electoral success grows, the organization is confr ...  Show more

Ah, Tax Day — a time when our relationship with the United States government can get a little strained, in part because the U.S. system for filing taxes can feel pretty antiquated. But now the Internal Revenue Service has a plan to improve that, thanks to an additional $80 billio ...  Show more

The IRS has created a new tax-filing site. But how does it stack up to popular tax filing options like TurboTax? Wall Street Journal reporter Richard Rubin tested it out and joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what eligible filers can expect from the free online service. Hosted b ...  Show more

Now that the Inflation Reduction Act has become law, the IRS will get $80 billion in additional funding over the next decade. WSJ tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host Daniella Cheslow to discuss what the IRS is expected to do with its new funding, and what it means for taxpayer ...  Show more

The Trump administration may have a new tool to help mass deportations: the IRS. But are undocumented immigrants who pay taxes national security threats? Plus, US negotiators believe President Putin does not want to take all of Europe. But is he just playing the White House? Also ...  Show more