Kelly Phillips Erb

Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee voted Tuesday against a proposal that would have significantly increased the criminal penalties for political interference in IRS audits.

For decades, Americans choosing where to retire have weighed familiar questions: Which states have lower taxes? Where are homes still affordable?

Plus: Caring for parents, taxing billionaires, buy-sell planning for business owners, LeBron’s move to Philly, tax trivia, and more.

Dealing with the IRS is rarely anyone's idea of a good time, but having an IRS Online Account can make at least some of it easier. You can use your account to check payment activity, view tax records, download transcripts, review certain notices, see balances, and access other information without having to call the IRS and wait on hold.

A recent U.S. Tax Court order is causing a stir, with some practitioners suggesting it could significantly limit taxpayers' ability to recover penalties and interest assessed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The inquiry into reported office closures puts renewed focus on Frank Bisignano's management of Social Security and whether one executive can effectively run both the SSA and the IRS.

The inquiry into reported office closures puts renewed focus on Frank Bisignano’s management of Social Security and whether one executive can effectively run both the SSA and the IRS.

With the confetti from the last World Cup barely cleared from the pitch, FIFA has found itself at the center of another controversy.

Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes Staff With the confetti from the last World Cup barely cleared from the pitch, FIFA has found itself at the center of another controversy.

Plus: FIFA's World Cup sales pitch, Social Security field offices, best places to retire abroad, capital gains, stock compensation, selling your home, tax trivia and more.