What to Know About Student Loan Repayment Plan Changes and Your Options

Federal student loans have been upended by litigation and legislation. Here’s what you need to know to repay your loans, avoid tax bombs and more.

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Trump Is Removing Billy Long as the I.R.S. Head 2 Months After He Was Confirmed

Billy Long, a former Republican congressman, will no longer serve as the tax agency’s head. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will oversee the agency as acting commissioner, according to a U.S. official.

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Do Californians Really Pay Trump’s Bills?

The rising tension between President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom is reviving questions about who pays into — and who takes from — the federal government.

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The House Passed Trump’s Megabill. Bond Investors Are Worried.

Republicans brought the president’s tax cuts one step closer to reality, but Wall Street remains on edge about the fiscal costs.

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House G.O.P. Races to Revamp Major Policy Bill, Grasping for Votes to Pass It

A key committee met after midnight on Wednesday and worked through dawn as Republican leaders finalized changes aimed at winning over holdouts in hopes of bringing the bill to the floor in short order.

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The ‘Sell America’ Trade Makes a Comeback

Investors sold stocks and bonds after Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating, potentially complicating negotiations around Republicans’ tax plan.

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Some Online Scam Victims Can Now Seek Tax Relief on Firmer Ground

The Internal Revenue Service issued a memo last month that said victims of certain impersonation and investment schemes might be eligible for a tax break.

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I.R.S. Audits Are at a Record Low. Trump’s Cuts Could Make Them Even Rarer.

The Biden plan to increase tax revenue through more enforcement is being reversed.

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Why You Should Sign Up for an I.R.S. Identity Protection PIN

With employees from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency poking around in agency systems, faith in data security isn’t what it once was. The tool, an identity protection PIN, can help.

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How the Tax Bill Could Impact Your Wallet

Brackets may change. The standard deduction could fall. And President Trump will probably not remove taxes on Social Security income.

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