IRS June 4, 2026
Bessent Stays Mum on ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund at Hearing
Democrats pressing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for information on Trump-IRS settlement get limited details during June 3 hearing.
Taxes April 27, 2026
Trump’s $10 Billion IRS Suit Hits Snag with Skeptical Judge
A judge questioned whether President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Treasury can proceed with Trump effectively in control of both sides of the litigation.
Taxes February 9, 2026
Opinion: This Tax-Refund Bonanza Won’t Do What Bessent Says It Will
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been talking up Americans getting bigger-than-usual tax refunds this year for months, saying that it will help spark “a non-inflationary boom.” That's unlikely.
Taxes February 5, 2026
Bessent Says Taxpayers Will Foot the Bill if Trump Wins $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit
The revelation came Thursday during a Senate Banking Committee hearing where Treasury Secretary and Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Scott Bessent testified.
Taxes December 11, 2025
Treasury Secretary Labels 3 Democratic Governors as ‘Grinches’ Over Their State’s Taxes
Scott Bessent targeted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over their state's taxes amid the ongoing holiday season.
Taxes December 4, 2025
Scott Bessent Under Consideration to Also Lead National Economic Council
The National Economic Council works on all economic issues out of the White House including taxes, health care and energy and serves as a key policy coordinator for those ideas and plans across the federal government.
Taxes November 17, 2025
Bessent Says Trump’s $2,000 Checks Would Need Congressional Vote
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump’s proposal to send $2,000 “dividend” payments from tariffs to U.S. citizens would require congressional approval.
Taxes November 10, 2025
Treasury Secretary Says Trump’s Proposed $2,000 ‘Dividend’ May Come Via Tax Cuts
Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Americans may receive a tariff “dividend” of at least $2,000 could come via the tax cuts passed in his signature economic policy bill earlier this year.
IRS October 6, 2025
A CEO at the IRS: Treasury Department Names Frank Bisignano to Fill New Role
Bisignano will report directly to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is also acting chief of the IRS, managing the organization and overseeing all day-to-day operations while also continuing to serve in his role as head of the Social Security Administration.
Taxes September 8, 2025
U.S. May Have to Refund Half Its Tariffs If Supreme Court Deems Them Illegal, Bessent Says
Aides to President Donald Trump have been exploring alternative methods for imposing import taxes on foreign goods in case courts overturn the current tariffs.
IRS August 8, 2025
IRS Commissioner Billy Long Removed by Trump Two Months After Confirmation
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will add acting IRS chief to his duties until Long's replacement is installed.
Taxes August 7, 2025
Bessent Pressed by MSNBC Analyst on How Tariffs Are Paid
On MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Eugene Robinson walked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent through addressing the “confusion” when it comes to whether a U.S. importer or another country would have to pay for tariffs.