After a backlash from critics, the IRS has scrapped plans for facial recognition technology. The Internal Revenue Service stated this week that it would no longer require taxpayers to use private facial-recognition technology to access their online accounts. However, opponents claim that the now-failed endeavor … Read more

Millions of Americans who have never filed a tax return will be required to do so this year in order to collect the additional child tax credit. Previously, the entire credit was only available to those who made enough money to owe income taxes. President … Read more

To take advantage of the increased child tax credit, millions of Americans who have never filed a tax return will have to do so this year. Now, anyone who earns enough money to owe taxes can take advantage of the full credit. To counter the … Read more

Earlier this week, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it would no longer require taxpayers to use a private facial-recognition system in order to access their online account data. There are those who argue that the now-foiled effort is just the latest step in a … Read more

Legislation introduced by Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) would prevent the IRS from collecting biometric information on taxpayers. More than a dozen lawmakers, including Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R), has introduced the Ban IRS Biometrics Act in response to concerns about online security and IRS … Read more

The facial recognition component of ID.me’s identity verification software, which is used by numerous states and federal agencies, is being phased out. It’s a significant reversal, according to The Washington Post, which reported on it on Wednesday (Feb. 9). The move comes in response to … Read more

Trump and Biden both sent stimulus checks, known as Economic Impact Payments (EIPs), after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic occurred. Those with low and moderate incomes received $1,200 in April 2020, another $600 in December 2020, and a final $1,400 in March of last … Read more