Residents of Politically Divided Counties Give Less to Charity
New research finds higher levels of philanthropy in ideologically homogeneous areas.
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The Jedi Faithful
The Jedi religion—inspired by the Star Wars franchise—has already earned tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service. But can it prove its spiritual legitimacy to a skeptical public?
This Chart Explains Why the IRS Isn't Ready to Answer Your Questions About the New Tax Law
The tax reform legislation will simply place more burden on an already overtaxed agency.
A New Report Sheds Light on the Tea Party's IRS Delusion
The TIGTA report underscores the false notion of tyrannical taxation that some libertarians have been fixating on for years.
Is the IRS Ready for a 'Tax War on Poverty'?
The Earned Income Tax Credit is now the biggest (and most popular) anti-poverty program in the country. But can the Internal Revenue Service handle an even bigger EITC?
A Big Financial Boost for Low-Income Families
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a boon to low-income families, both financially and motivationally, according to a new study.
It's Telephone Scam Season
Some characteristics make people more vulnerable to scams, but they can still happen to anybody.
Hospitals: Stop Suing Poor Patients
Senator Charles Grassley has asked a Missouri non-profit hospital to explain why it seizes the wages of thousands of its patients.
Why Is the IRS Delaying New Rules for Dark Money Groups?
The agency has pushed back indefinitely a hearing on new regulations for social welfare non-profits that spend money on politics.
IRS Does Nothing After Political Dark Money Group Ignores the Law
The Government Integrity Fund spent most of its money on election ads, despite IRS rules prohibiting a social welfare non-profit from doing so.
What the IRS’s Ruling Means for Bitcoin and Other Digital Currencies
The recent notice is a surreal step that brings what was once an anarchist’s dream come true closer to being a tool of the state.
Who Controls the Koch Brothers' Shady Political Network?
Obscure limited liability companies have ultimate say over the Koch network’s non-profits, which spend hundreds of millions of dollars to advance conservative causes.