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Byline: FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press

23 Jan

US hits 9 tankers with sanctions over Iranian oil during protest crackdown and internet shutdown

published on January 23, 2026 - 3:29 PM

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on a fleet of nine ships and their owners accused of transporting hundreds

08 Jan

Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year

published on January 8, 2026 - 2:31 PM

Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and

31 Dec

US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown

published on December 31, 2025 - 2:43 PM

The U.S. on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four firms operating in Venezuela’s oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers,

05 Dec

The Social Security Administration plans to cut field office visits by 50%. What it means for you

published on December 5, 2025 - 2:16 PM

The Social Security Administration is hoping to cut visits to its field offices in half next year, a move that

04 Dec

US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin ally

published on December 4, 2025 - 3:34 PM

The U.S. Treasury Department imposed a $7.1 million fine on a New York-based property management firm Thursday, accusing it of

05 Aug

Trump narrows Fed chair candidates to four, excluding Treasury Secretary Bessent

published on August 5, 2025 - 3:04 PM

(AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he’s whittled down his list of potential Federal Reserve chair candidates to

12 Jun

GOP tax bill would cost poor Americans $1,600 a year and boost highest earners by $12,000, CBO says

published on June 12, 2025 - 2:31 PM

(AP) — The Republican tax bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives would cost the poorest Americans roughly $1,600

14 Apr

Getting the IRS on the phone is more difficult this tax filing season, experts say

published on April 14, 2025 - 2:11 PM

(AP) — Taxpayers calling the IRS for help processing their taxes this filing season may find it harder than normal

03 Mar

Treasury ends enforcement of business ownership database meant to stop shell company formation

published on March 3, 2025 - 1:36 PM

The U.S. Treasury Department announced it will not enforce a Biden-era small business rule intended to curb money laundering and

17 Feb

Elon Musk’s DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS: AP sources

published on February 17, 2025 - 2:09 PM

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to troves of sensitive taxpayer data at the IRS, two people

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