Alan Rappeport
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Identity Theft Case Backlog at IRS Leads to Delayed Tax Refunds
The National Taxpayer Advocate criticized the agency for being too slow to resolve cases, leaving victims waiting years for their refunds.
Rampant Identity Theft Is Taxing the I.R.S.
The National Taxpayer Advocate criticized the agency for being too slow to resolve cases, leaving victims waiting years for their refunds.
U.S. Unveils Rules to Curb Investments in Chinese Technology
The Treasury Department unveiled rules to curb financing of Chinese semiconductors, quantum computers and artificial intelligence systems.
I.R.S. Extends Freeze of Pandemic-Era Tax Credit Amid Widespread Fraud
An internal analysis conducted by the agency found that up to 90 percent of claims are potentially fraudulent.
U.S. Debt on Pace to Top $56 Trillion Over Next 10 Years
Congressional Budget Office projections released on Tuesday show a grim fiscal backdrop ahead of tax and debt limit fights.
World Bank Sees Rosier Growth Outlook
But rising trade barriers pose a long-term threat to global output as protectionist policies spread, the bank said.
G7 Finance Ministers Aim to Use Russia’s Frozen Assets to Help Ukraine
Western economic officials projected a united front, and braced for retaliation, as they prepped tougher sanctions and tariffs.
G7 Finance Ministers Close Ranks as Tensions with Russia and China Fester
Western economic officials projected a united front, and braced for retaliation, as they prepped tougher sanctions and tariffs.
Yellen Warns Israel Against Cutting off Palestinian Banks
The Treasury secretary said that allies from the Group of 7 nations must work to stabilize the West Bank economy and increase Gaza aid.
Russia’s War Machine Revs Up as the West’s Plan to Cap Oil Revenues Sputters
Russia has largely evaded attempts by the U.S. and Europe to keep it from profiting from its energy exports.