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The IRS must be properly funded; here’s why

by Alexander R.M. Boyle The Internal Revenue Service is the government agency that taxpayers “love to hate,” but starving it to death is bad for the country. The Biden administration’s Build Back Better legislation, which includes critically needed funding for the IRS, is now in ...

Consumers urged to protect personal information when filing taxes

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminded consumers this week to be cautious and to protect personal information when preparing and filing their federal and state income taxes, particularly since some tax preparers offer remote assistance due to COVID-19. The ...

Editorial Encore: Yes, free tax filing is actually real

EDITOR'S NOTE: This editorial has been updated from one that ran in 2021. And just like that, it’s tax season again. Already the commercials are airing for various tax services — talking about write-offs and deductions and credits and other gibberish — and the sign-spinners dressed ...

An underfunded IRS only helps the wealthy (like me)

by Dale Walker The IRS started off the 2022 tax season ringing the alarm bells, warning taxpayers that they do not have the resources to return filers’ tax returns in a timely manner and will likely be overwhelmed by the number of returns. You might think that this means that you ...

Guest essay: Don’t let the IRS become your accountant

by Michael Oliverio As a financial planner, I help hardworking West Virginians save enough to enjoy their hard-earned retirements and protect themselves against financial loss. My clients come to me because they want an expert who is on their side and can give them honest advice. ...