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19:05Now PlayingOn this week's episode of the Forbes Tax Breaks Podcast, Forbes Senior Writer and tax attorney Kelly Phillips Erb discusses the removal of IRS documents related to DEI initiatives, the impact of the IRS hiring freeze, and new tax scams targeting taxpayers. Additionally, this episode features a trivia question about audit odds and highlights the passing of Carolyn Ann Tavenner, a key figure in IRS history.
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SHOW NOTES:
IRS disappearing docs story:
IRS hiring freeze story (last week):
Job rescission story with Rettig statement:
Story with tax form due dates (with chart):
You still need to file:
First-time filers:
Stimulus checks:
Scams and stimulus checks:
QTIP story:
QDOT story:
Estate tax treaties story:
Reconciliation:
Estate tax repeal:
Timing uncertain for reform:
Older Tavenner story:
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