Georgia’s GOP-controlled Senate has voted to erect a monument to U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Georgia native Clarence Thomas. The vote followed a heated debate, with some Black senators saying that Thomas' opinions have harmed African Americans.
The agency said it would no longer use a third-party service, called ID.me, for facial recognition. Critics of the software said the database could become a target for cyberthreats. They also expressed concern about how the information could be used by other government agencies, among other concerns.to end its use of the ID.me software.
The IRS is currently grappling with a worker shortage and an expanded workload from processing tax filings and administering pandemic-related programs. Legislation that would have given the agency billions of dollars to more expeditiously process returns is stalled.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
IRS tax refund delays block Americans from thousandsIRS delays are blocking Americans from getting thousands of dollars in returns. They're struggling to keep their homes, afford childcare, and feed their families.
Read more »
IRS: Things to consider before filing your 2021 taxesIt's important to have your necessary documents and know which credits you qualify for when filing taxes each year.
Read more »
Lawmakers press IRS to drop controversial selfie software ID.meLegislators say the tax agency's plan to require photos for people to access their accounts could invite cyberattacks.
Read more »
House Democrats urge IRS to halt facial recognition plans | EngadgetHouse Democrats have sent a letter urging the IRS to drop its plans to use facial recognition technology..
Read more »
IRS Offering Saturday Walk-In Help This Tax SeasonThirty-five tax assistance centers around the country will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 pm. on the second Saturday of the next four months, the agency said Friday.
Read more »
IRS: Things to consider before filing your 2021 taxesWith the 2022 tax season here, the Internal Revenue Service wants to remind taxpayers of some things they should consider before they need to file, and to suggest some free resources to help them get organized.
Read more »