About IRS

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the United States federal government agency that collects taxes and enforces the internal revenue laws. The official U.S. Treasury regulations provide (in part):

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|The Internal Revenue Service is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury under the immediate direction of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. The Commissioner has general superintendence of the assessment and collection of all taxes imposed by any law providing internal revenue. The Internal Revenue Service is the agency by which these functions are performed.
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  1. Nancy has done an outstanding job for this agency. Thanks in large measure to Nancy's leadership and expertise, the Public Affairs Office is highly regarded inside and outside the FTC for providing effective communications.
    William E. Kovacic in Public Affairs Director Nancy Ness Judy to Leave FTC
  2. The industry was surprised at the whopping size of identity theft when it was first studied in the early part of the millennium, but it was beaten back strongly. But now, with the tough economy, criminals have become more desperate, and identity theft has gone up for the first time since we began tracking it.
    James Van Dyke in Identity Fraud Survey Shows ID Theft up 22%
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    In First all-digital cancer hospital opens in Arizona
  1. Mentioned In 30 Articles

  2. Apple Releases iTunes 10

    Explore Article us-cert.gov (Sep 3 2010)

    ...ms via fax, the Anti-phishing Working Group (APWG) has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to create the APWG Fax Back Phishing Education Program. This program is designed to provide teleco... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Mac   Internal Revenue Service   Adobe

  3. Google Releases Chrome 6.0.472.53

    Explore Article us-cert.gov (Sep 3 2010)

    ...ms via fax, the Anti-phishing Working Group (APWG) has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to create the APWG Fax Back Phishing Education Program. This program is designed to provide teleco... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Mac   Internal Revenue Service   Adobe

  4. Petri Bill Would Enlist IRS Against Identity Theft

    Explore Article American Chronicle (Aug 18 2010)

    The Petri-Bean bill - the Social Security Identity Defense (SSIDA) Act - would require the IRS to inform a taxpayer when his or her Social Security number has been used fraudulently to gain empl... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Melissa Bean   FBI   Federal Trade Commission

  5. Beware online identity thieves posing as government agencies

    Explore Article Tulsa World (Aug 5 2010)

    Beware online identity thieves posing as government agencies ...use many methods to steal personal information that is used to file tax returns for refunds. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by e-mail, says the agency website. Anyone who receives an... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   FTC   IRS   URL

  6. For privacy protection, survey says this agency delivers

    Explore Article Federal Computer Week (Jun 30 2010)

    ... delivers Survey finds Postal Service most trusted agency when it comes to protecting privacy; FTC, IRS finish second and third * By Ben Bain * Jun 30, 2010 Results of a survey released today of more tha... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Postal Service   FTC   Justice Department

  7. Scammers use IRS logo to look authentic

    Explore Article Examiner (Jun 21 2010)

    ...own as phishing — is to trick you into revealing personal and financial information. Scammers use IRS logo to look authentic By Debbie Mueggenborg E-E Columnist Saturday, June 19, 2010 10:16 PM CDT The... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Internal Revenue Service   IRS

  8. IG: Poor controls over access to IRS portal put taxpayer data at risk

    Explore Article Nextgov.com (May 17 2010)

    ...background checks and other precautionary measures, auditors find. IG: Poor controls over access to IRS portal put taxpayer data at risk By Jill R. Aitoro 05/17/2010 The Internal Revenue Service failed t... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Internal Revenue Service   Treasury   Jill R. Aitoro

  9. Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Email Scam

    Explore Article us-cert.gov (Mar 26 2010)

    ...ng for a refund, or details about fake e-file websites. These messages, which appear to be from the IRS, may ask users to submit personal information via email or may instruct the user to follow a link t... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Microsoft Windows and Office   Cisco   Microsoft

  10. US Tax Season Phishing Scams and Malware Campaigns

    Explore Article us-cert.gov (Mar 26 2010)

    ...ng for a refund, or details about fake e-file websites. These messages, which appear to be from the IRS, may ask users to submit personal information via email or may instruct the user to follow a link t... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Microsoft   Security Bulletin Advance Notification   Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office

  11. As ID theft grows, be on guard online

    Explore Article sacbee.com (Mar 22 2010)

    ...one call. That "urgent" message purportedly from a bank, merchant or government agency (such as the IRS) could be a scam attempting to trick you into divulging personal and account information. • Watch o... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Javelin Strategy & Research   Sacramento   At&T

  12. As Family Mourns Toddler's Death, Thieves Steal Her Identity

    Explore Article ParentDish (Mar 16 2010)

    ...work, he thought there was some kind of glitch because of Ava's death. Not knowing Ava had died, an IRS agent told Bock the easiest thing to do to resolve the problem would be to simply leave her off his... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   ABC News   IRS   Washington

  13. IRS warns of e-mail scam

    Explore Article globe-democrat.com (Mar 9 2010)

    ...nternal Revenue Service warns taxpayers that e-mail scams are circulating that fraudulently use the IRS name or logo as a lure. “The goal of the scam, known as phishing, is to trick you into revealing p... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   IRS   Internal Revenue Service

  14. Social Security Numbers printed in SWFL newspapers

    Explore Article WINK News (Feb 17 2010)

    Comment "That is a great point Anne8. It not only puts the individual at risk, it puts the organization at risk, ..." - Derek Beckwith

    ...e guards in place to protect the dead. It's called the Estate Identity Number, which comes from the IRS and is used instead of a social security number. "If anyone tried to use the number, they would eve... (Read Full Article)

    2 Comments Mentions:   IRS

  15. 30 reports of ID theft at East Chicago tax service

    Explore Article ABC Owned Television Stations (Feb 17 2010)

    30 reports of ID theft at East Chicago tax service ... East Chicago, Ind., residents who went to H&R Block had their identities stolen, police said. The IRS and East Chicago police are investigating claims that someone got a hold of taxpayers personal info... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Indiana   IRS   Internal Revenue Service

  16. ITRC Fact Sheet 140

    Explore Article Identity Theft Resource Center (Feb 2 2010)

    ...uestions: Q: Almost every bank, credit card company, health provider, health insurance company, the IRS, and even the Social Security System want to use the last four digits, or in some cases, the whole ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Itrc   SSA   SSN

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