the Internal Revenue Service
noun
: the department of the U.S. federal government that is responsible for collecting taxes
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In two weeks, the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting 2025 tax returns.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
And in February 2020, the Internal Revenue Service revoked the organization’s nonprofit status, citing a failure to file documentation.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
On Friday, Schofield ruled that Sarcone lacks the authority to request a court order directing the Internal Revenue Service to disclose tax return information for a criminal probe.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
The remaining 20% is required by the Internal Revenue Service to be held in non-security assets, with real estate being the most popular option.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
And in February 2020, the Internal Revenue Service revoked the organization’s nonprofit status, citing a failure to file documentation.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
On Friday, Schofield ruled that Sarcone lacks the authority to request a court order directing the Internal Revenue Service to disclose tax return information for a criminal probe.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
The remaining 20% is required by the Internal Revenue Service to be held in non-security assets, with real estate being the most popular option.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
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“The Internal Revenue Service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Internal%20Revenue%20Service. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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