Tax refunds could be delayed in 2026 after major 2025 law changes, lawmakers warnIRS warns of possible delays in 2026 tax refunds. New deductions for tips and overtime complicate filings. Staff cuts and high turnover lea...
31 Dec, 2025, 04.54 AM IST
Social Security Christmas week 2025 office hours and retirement age changes in 2026 explained: How early claiming affects benefits? Here's timings, staffing plans and holiday paySocial Security Christmas week 2025 office hours and retirement age changes in 2026 affect millions. SSA offices stay open on December 24 a...
23 Dec, 2025, 07.41 PM IST
Think the government shutdown delays taxes? Think again — October 15 deadline still in full forceThe IRS is partly closed as the government shutdown continues. Many workers are furloughed, but taxes are still due. Individuals with a 202...
09 Oct, 2025, 09.51 PM IST
The federal government could shut down soon: Here’s what you need to knowThe U.S. federal government may shut down on October 1 if Congress cannot agree on funding. A shutdown can pause many federal services, fur...
01 Oct, 2025, 03.55 AM IST
Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner, giving him the shortest-ever tenure in the roleBilly Long is no longer the IRS commissioner. President Donald Trump removed him after a short tenure. He is now nominated as ambassador to...
09 Aug, 2025, 06.20 AM IST
Trump ousts IRS chief just days after appointing him amid feud between Elon Musk and Scott BessentPresident Donald Trump has replaced the acting IRS commissioner Gary Shapley just days after he appointed him amid the ongoing feud between...
19 Apr, 2025, 10.51 AM IST
IRS plans to cut up to 25% of staff, starting with closing its civil rights office, AP sources sayIn an effort to streamline its operations, the IRS plans to lay off up to 25% of its workforce, including significant cuts to the Office of...
05 Apr, 2025, 06.51 AM IST
IRS loses nearly 40% of its billionaire audit team as Donald Trump and Elon Musk push for deep cuts, America’s wealthiest celebrateThe IRS’s Global High Wealth unit, tasked with auditing the wealthiest Americans, has seen a 38% loss in staff this year, resulting in stal...
31 Mar, 2025, 06.34 PM IST
Massive taxpayer exodus in the U.S? IRS braces for huge $500 billion revenue hit after DOGE cuts spark taxpayer revoltThe IRS is predicted to see a $500 billion shortfall in revenue as many taxpayers might not file taxes. This is influenced by staff cuts an...
24 Mar, 2025, 05.45 PM IST
DOGE's IRS takeover: Internal Revenue Service thrown into turmoil at height of tax season; here's what's happeningDOGE’s takeover of the IRS has thrown the tax season into turmoil, with massive layoffs, leadership changes, and concerns over taxpayer dat...
18 Mar, 2025, 12.02 AM IST
US IRS pauses modernisation investments to evaluate AI technologyThe agency will review a number of technology modernisation initiatives that have been taken in recent years, including the new Direct File...
14 Mar, 2025, 11.22 PM IST
Trump's Government Layoff Plans: NOAA to fire 20% Staff, is FEMA next? Leaked memo reveals detailsThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is preparing to lay off approximately 20% of its workforce.
09 Mar, 2025, 10.17 PM IST
Trump purge: In the middle of season as millions file taxes, IRS fires 6,700 employees, mainly auditors dealing with tax compliance issues, and faces massive backlashIRS has laid off 6,700 employees, with over 5,000 auditors and collection staff let go. This decision, coming in the middle of the tax seas...
22 Feb, 2025, 07.48 PM IST
IRS to cut 7,000 jobs as Donald Trump administration pushes federal downsizingThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to lay off around 7,000 employees across the US as part of the Donald Trump administration’s effo...
21 Feb, 2025, 12.23 AM IST
To make jobs, don't bloat the bureaucracyGoI salaries and pensions account for about 3% of GDP. The sanctioned strength of government employees declined with economic liberalisatio...
19 Jun, 2022, 11.43 PM IST
Ex-CBDT chief PC Mody takes over as new Rajya Sabha secretary-generalBorn on September 1, 1959, Mody has almost 40 years of long experience for handling various posts in Government of India including Chairman...
13 Nov, 2021, 10.43 AM IST
Former CBDT Chairman PC Mody appointed Rajya Sabha Secretary GeneralVice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu appointed Mody as the Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha on Friday in the rank and sta...
12 Nov, 2021, 09.45 PM IST