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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert for those who use ITIN: Justice authorizes the IRS to share immigrant addresses with ICE

A federal court has authorized the IRS to share addresses of immigrants with ICE, posing a risk to immigrants who file taxes using an ITIN.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Read important news for February 23, 2026, Monday in one click

The article discusses notable news from India for February 23, 2026, including a rape case against an IRS officer and the sighting of a suspicious drone near the India-Pakistan border in Jammu & Kashmir.

Feb 22 โ€ข 18:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

How to reorganize finances to avoid minimum tax and also fines from the IRS

Taxpayers subject to the Minimum Income Tax on dividends need to reorganize their finances to avoid unnecessary tax payments and penalties from the IRS for disguised profit distributions.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Support for Migrants in Texas: Centers Offering Free Assistance to File Taxes in Spanish and English

In Texas, various public and community initiatives provide free bilingual tax filing assistance for migrants and families during the tax season, aiming to alleviate financial stress and simplify the process of complying with the IRS.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

IRS opens consultation for residual lot of income tax that will pay R$ 578.97 million

The Brazilian Federal Revenue has opened consultations for a residual batch of income tax refunds totaling R$ 578.97 million, with payments scheduled for February 27, 2026.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Tax season scams 2026: Fake IRS messages stealing identities

Scammers are ramping up their efforts to steal identities during tax season with fake IRS messages and scams targeting individuals' personal information.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

IRS in Los Angeles: What the Law Says About Immigrant Taxes in February 2026

The article outlines the tax obligations of immigrants in California, emphasizing that all foreigners, regardless of their immigration status, must pay taxes to the IRS.

Feb 18 โ€ข 02:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

IRS investigation uncovers evidence that an employee leaked confidential data to third parties

The Brazilian IRS discovered evidence that an employee from the state-owned data processing company Serpro leaked confidential information about Supreme Court ministers and their families.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tax refund: the drastic warning from the IRS about the end of paper checks that will impact millions

The IRS is transitioning to electronic payments and significantly reducing the issuance of paper checks for tax refunds starting in the 2026 tax season.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Taxes fuel infrastructure, health, education development โ€” FCT-IRS boss

The Acting Chairman of the FCT-IRS emphasizes the importance of timely tax contributions for the development of essential public services in Abuja.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A driver stole his identity and caused a drama: how he discovered he owed thousands of dollars to the IRS

An Illinois couple discovered an identity theft scam when they received tax documents showing a stranger had used their name to work as an Uber driver, generating significant financial liability.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

IRS erroneously shared confidential immigrant taxpayer data with DHS: court filing

The IRS improperly shared the confidential tax data of thousands of immigrants with the Department of Homeland Security, raising questions about the legality of their data-sharing agreement.

Feb 12 โ€ข 03:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

US IRS leaks tax data of thousands to immigration sector, says newspaper

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has improperly shared confidential tax information of thousands with federal immigration authorities, according to a report by the Washington Post.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tax refund for migrants in the U.S.: recent updates and IRS dates for 2026

The article discusses the recent updates on tax refunds for migrants in the U.S., including important IRS deadlines for the 2026 tax season.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

U.S. IRS mistakenly disclosed confidential tax data of thousands of immigrants, says newspaper

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has improperly disclosed confidential tax information of thousands of immigrants, as reported by the American newspaper 'The Washington Post.'

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Where is my refund? The IRS confirms payments that will arrive starting March 2 in the U.S.

The IRS has confirmed that certain tax refund payments will begin arriving on March 2, but some taxpayers may experience delays if they applied for specific credits.

Feb 10 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

IRS and Federal Police conduct operation against embezzlement of R$ 30 million in the Popular Pharmacy program

The Brazilian Federal Revenue, Federal Police, and the CGU launched an operation targeting a gang involved in embezzling R$ 30 million from the Popular Pharmacy program.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tax Season: How to Request an IRS Refund Without Having a Bank Account

The article discusses how to request an IRS refund electronically in the U.S. tax season, highlighting changes due to the cessation of physical check issuance.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Taxes refund: the deduction that the IRS applies in the US on car loans in 2026

The IRS outlines a new deduction for car loans as part of the benefits introduced by the One, Big, Beautiful Bill in 2026.

Feb 8 โ€ข 20:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tax Season in the USA: An Expert Explains How to Obtain the Child Tax Credit from the IRS

An expert explains how to navigate the IRS Child Tax Credit process during the U.S. tax season.

Feb 8 โ€ข 16:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Where is my IRS refund? Official deadlines and how to track the deposit if you requested tax credits

The article discusses the timelines and methods for tracking IRS refunds for tax credits during the 2026 tax season in Argentina.

Feb 8 โ€ข 11:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tax refund 2026: what the law in the U.S. says about immigrants who do not file taxes with the IRS

This article discusses U.S. tax filing requirements for immigrants, emphasizing the legal obligation to file regardless of immigration status and the potential consequences for those who do not.

Feb 7 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

IRS Alert for Those Using PayPal or Venmo: It's Mandatory to File Form 1099-K

The IRS warns that users of PayPal, Venmo, or any other virtual wallet app for business income or sales must report their earnings and file Form 1099-K.

Feb 6 โ€ข 21:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Second federal judge blocks IRS from sharing addresses with ICE

A federal judge has blocked the IRS from sharing taxpayers' residential addresses with ICE, citing potential violations of privacy protections in the Tax Act of 1976.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Setback for Trump: the information on migrants that the IRS will not be able to share with ICE and DHS

A recent court ruling in the United States blocked the agreement between the IRS and ICE regarding the sharing of data about migrants.

Feb 6 โ€ข 19:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Free and in Spanish: NYC Free Tax Prep, the service by Zohran Mamdani to file taxes with the IRS

In 2025, over 110,000 tax returns were completed through the NYC Free Tax Prep service led by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, aimed at assisting Spanish-speaking citizens with their tax filings.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The IRS can fine and seize accounts if you do not complete this procedure on time, warns the government

The IRS warns taxpayers that failure to complete necessary procedures by deadlines may result in fines and account seizures.

Feb 5 โ€ข 19:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Beware of Transfers: What Exact Amount Triggers an IRS Investigation on Your Bank Accounts

The article discusses the IRS regulations in the United States that require reporting money transfers exceeding $10,000 to avoid scrutiny.

Feb 4 โ€ข 22:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Confirmed refund: the IRS will deposit 2,000 dollars into the bank accounts of people who meet this requirement

The IRS will deposit $2,000 into the bank accounts of certain taxpayers who meet specific requirements during tax filing season.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

IRS confirms the tax-free payment of US$1,776 to 1.5 million people in the United States

The IRS and the Treasury Department have confirmed a tax-free one-time payment of $1,776 to 1.5 million service members, known as the 'Warrior Dividend.'

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Former IRS agent set deadly trap for his wife: the nanny-accomplice, the date with the fetishist, and the double murder

Brendan Banfield was found guilty of murdering his wife and another man after orchestrating a plot that involved his nanny lover's testimony.

Feb 3 โ€ข 05:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
Crime & Justice

Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion

Donald Trump has initiated a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department, claiming they mishandled his confidential tax records leading to significant harm.

Jan 30 โ€ข 01:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Minnesota fraud probe fuels IRS crackdown calls on nonprofit accused of Hamas links

The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is under investigation for potential misuse of taxpayer funds and violations of federal law, prompting calls for IRS action regarding its tax-exempt status.

Jan 13 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Affluent Virginia suburb rocked as trial begins for ex-federal agent husband in nanny love-triangle murders

The trial of Brendan Banfield, a former IRS special agent accused of orchestrating a double murder to hide an affair with his au pair, has begun in Herndon, Virginia.

Jan 13 โ€ข 12:00 UTC

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