Internal Revenue Service

IRS scandals threaten funding for PPACA

By Stephen Ohlemacher | June 17, 2013

Mounting scandals at the IRS are jeopardizing critical funding for the agency as it gears up to play a big role in PPACA.
How’s your HSA?

By Mark Roberts | June 13, 2013

Even though the popularity of HSAs has grown substantially over the past few years, the government that designed the product is slowly trying to destroy it.
Gas station chain expands coverage ahead of PPACA

By Dan Cook | June 12, 2013

While some employers are cautiously viewing PPACA's implications on their businesses, Cumberland Gulf Group is getting ahead of the curve.
Boehner doesn’t buy White House timetable on IRS

By The Associated Press | June 11, 2013

House Speaker John Boehner says it is "inconceivable" that top White House officials didn't tell President Barack Obama once they learned the Internal Revenue Service had been targeting conservative political groups for extra scrutiny when they applied for tax-exempt status.
Tanning tax finalized

By Kathryn Mayer | June 10, 2013

The IRS issued final regulations Monday implementing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s tax on indoor tanning.
15 PPACA provisions that will take effect in 2014

By Alson Martin | June 10, 2013

Most core pieces of PPACA will be put into effect next year, meaning there's a lot to track over these next six months.
Watchdog: IRS enjoy luxury rooms at conference

By Alan Fram, Stephen Ohlemacher | June 4, 2013

The IRS was cited by a government watchdog for a $4.1 million training conference featuring luxury rooms and free drinks, even as conservative figures told Congress Tuesday they had been abused for years while seeking tax-exempt status.
New IRS head says taxpayers no longer trust agency

By Stephen Ohlemacher | June 3, 2013

His agency under relentless fire, the new head of the Internal Revenue Service acknowledged to Congress on Monday that American taxpayers no longer trust the IRS amid a growing number of scandals — from the targeting of conservative political groups to lavish spending on employee conferences.
Needs and threats test GOP on small government

By Josh Lederman | June 3, 2013

One major principle of Barack Obama's presidency that his foes love to hate — that government, when it works right, can be best-equipped to aid and protect Americans — is finding fresh currency among some Republicans.
Consumers say mandate penalty won’t work

By Kathryn Mayer | June 3, 2013

Nearly two-thirds of consumers surveyed said the IRS health penalty won’t motivate them to buy insurance.