The IRS has granted tax exempt status to a church in Indiana focused on pot

The IRS has granted tax exempt status to a church in Indiana focused on pot. CBSN's Ben Tracy discusses the surprising federal decision.

• Jun 3, 2015
• 00:43

Hackers stole tax information from more than 100,000 Americans

Hackers stole tax information from more than 100,000 Americans. The IRS is investigating whether criminals in Russia are behind the cybersecurity breach. Jeff Pegues reports on the multi-million-dollar theft in Washington.

• May 28, 2015
• 01:20

Thieves have stolen tax information from more than 100,000 taxpayers, according to the IRS

Thieves have stolen tax information from more than 100,000 taxpayers, according to the IRS. CBSN's Jeff Glor explains that the thieves were using an online service provided by the government's tax collection agency to steal data.

• May 26, 2015
• 00:24

Social Security recipients to get stimulus checks on April 7

About 30 million people who rely on Social Security have been angered by delays in the $1,400 checks.

• Apr 2, 2021

Sen. Susan Collins wants to know why more isn't being done to stop the scam

Congress will hold a hearing Wednesday to discuss con artists posing as IRS agents. Last month, "CBS This Morning" shared the story of one North Carolina man who fell victim to the hoax. He claims he lost $16,000 in one day. Chip Reid reports on Sen. Susan Collins who wants to know why more isn't being done to stop the scam.

• Apr 15, 2015
• 03:33

The filing deadline is around the corner, but if you haven't filed yet - don't worry! CBS contributor Ray Martin explains why filing an extension is your best bet

The filing deadline is around the corner, but if you haven't filed yet - don't worry! CBS contributor Ray Martin explains why filing an extension is your best bet.

• Apr 9, 2015
• 01:22

As tax day approaches, Louisiana congressman says the IRS needs more transparency and accountability

As tax day approaches, Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Louisiana, says the IRS needs more transparency and accountability.

• Apr 11, 2015
• 02:58

Unemployed people who overpaid taxes to get refunds in May

If you filed taxes before Congress passed a law that exempted unemployment benefits, the IRS will automatically refund the overpayment.

• Apr 1, 2021

Although IRS budget cuts have amounted to a reduction in staff, one million unlucky filers will get the dreaded audit notice

Although IRS budget cuts have amounted to a reduction in staff, one million unlucky filers will get the dreaded audit notice. To help avoid the unpleasant surprise of an audit, you should be aware of a number of red flags. Jill Schlesinger reports.

• Mar 14, 2015
• 02:00

The people behind the scam are calling at least 10,000 Americans every week

There's a new alert about a massive scam involving criminals posing as IRS agents. The people behind the scam are calling at least 10,000 Americans every week, and federal investigators say they are absolutely ruthless. Chip Reid investigates the plot that's unfolding on your phone, only on "CBS This Morning."

• Mar 4, 2015
• 04:03

The real estate mogul wants to see the GOP take a stronger stance on the IRS, Obamacare, Benghazi, and immigration

The real estate mogul wants to see the GOP take a stronger stance on the IRS, Obamacare, Benghazi, and immigration.

• Feb 27, 2015
• 01:08

Some taxpayers are still waiting on the IRS to finish 2019

A new report warns the backlog will have a "significant impact" on taxpayers.

• Mar 31, 2021

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the fraud

The FBI is looking into suspicious federal returns filed using Turbo Tax software, as a number of states work to contain a wave of criminal filings. The scams are delaying refunds around the country. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the fraud.

• Feb 13, 2015
• 02:02

Former FBI executive assistant director Shawn Henry joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the latest tax scams

State tax agencies around the country are on high alert amid a surge in criminal tax filings. Alabama is investigating at least 16,000 returns suspected of fraud, while Utah flagged at least 8,000. Minnesota temporarily stopped accepting returns using Turbotax last week. Former FBI executive assistant director and CrowdStrike Services president Shawn Henry joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the latest tax scams.

• Feb 10, 2015
• 02:49

Every year the IRS compiles a "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams that Americans may encounter

Every year the IRS compiles a "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams that Americans may encounter. Jill Schlesinger reports how taxpayers can protect themselves from the fraudsters and hoaxes.

• Feb 7, 2015
• 01:37

Some Social Security recipients desperate for latest stimulus checks

"To me, 'shortly' is two to three days, not two weeks," one retiree said as he awaits the latest round of government cash.

• Mar 30, 2021

IRS says face masks and hand sanitizer are tax deductible

Personal protective equipment to curb spread of COVID-19 also covered under flexible spending accounts, agency says.

• Mar 26, 2021

30 million seniors face stimulus check delays, lawmakers say

After asking about the delay, lawmakers say the Social Security Administration sent payment data to the IRS on Thursday.

• Mar 25, 2021

An ongoing scam is capitalizing on taxpayers' fear of the IRS

An ongoing scam is capitalizing on taxpayers' fear of the IRS. The IRS says victims, who are often immigrants or the elderly, have lost more than $5 million since this scam started. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Sep 5, 2014
• 03:10

IRS says more stimulus checks will land on March 24

Tax agency says many payments will be sent in the mail. Some Social Security recipients say they're still waiting.

• Mar 23, 2021

Reps. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Gerry Connolly, D-Va., got into a heated argument Wednesday over Jordan's treatment of IRS Commissioner John Koskinen

Reps. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Gerry Connolly, D-Va., got into a heated argument Wednesday over Jordan's treatment of IRS Commissioner John Koskinen.

• Jul 9, 2014
• 06:31

President Obama says despite the fireworks and "phony scandals" in Washington, real progress is being made on issues that matter to Americans

President Obama says despite the fireworks and "phony scandals" in Washington, real progress is being made on issues that matter to Americans.

• Jun 26, 2014
• 03:16

Republican lawmakers grilled a former top lawyer at the Internal Revenue Service over the failure of a computer belonging to agency executive Lois Lerner

Republican lawmakers grilled a former top lawyer at the Internal Revenue Service over the failure of a computer belonging to agency executive Lois Lerner. Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill.

• Jun 25, 2014
• 02:42

For the third time in five days House Republicans held a fiery hearing on IRS official Lois Lerner’s missing emails

For the third time in five days House Republicans held a fiery hearing on IRS official Lois Lerner’s missing emails. She is at the center of their investigation into the singling out of conservative groups before the 2012 elections. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Jun 24, 2014
• 02:21

President Obama and his administration "haven't done a damn thing to help" the investigations into the inappropriate way the IRS targeted certain political groups, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, complained

President Obama and his administration "haven't done a damn thing to help" the investigations into the inappropriate way the IRS targeted certain political groups, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, complained.

• Jun 24, 2014
• 01:12

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