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Why Production of the Penny Stopped After 232 Years

The United States Mint officially concluded production of the circulating one-cent coin on November 12, 2025, a major moment in…

How the IRS Shares Taxpayer Data with ICE Under Trump Administration Agreement

The Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have long operated in separate spheres. The IRS collects taxes.…

How Criminal Tax Enforcement Works

Recent debates about the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have raised questions about whether the agency could be weaponized to target…

National Housing Emergency? What a Declaration Could Mean

The United States faces a housing crisis that has priced out many American families from homeownership. With median home prices…

How Treasury, Fed, and CEA Work to Shape America’s Economy

In the complex world of economic policy, the United States has a team of powerful guardians, each with unique origins,…

How to Contact the IRS [2025]

The IRS offers multiple ways to get help with tax questions, from 24/7 online tools to specialized phone lines and…

How to Change Your Address with the IRS When Moving

Moving houses involves countless details, but one critical task often gets forgotten: updating your address with the Internal Revenue Service.…

Who Wins and Loses When America Raises Tariffs?

A 25% tariff on foreign steel might save a mill job in Ohio, but it could also raise the cost…