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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Left: Tweet by Florida Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost reading: "So, let me get this straight: - Direct File let people do their taxes for free. - It worked and was popular. - Trump just decided to shut it down, all so companies like TurboTax can keep ripping people off." Right: Homepage of internal revenue service (IRS) logo website on the display of PC.

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Viral Politics

“A huge handout to tax prep companies”: The Trump admin just made doing your taxes more expensive for millions

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

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IRS letters on wooden blocks(l) Woman sharing the IRS may owe people money(r)

IRS money owed

‘I will believe it when I see it’: Expert says the IRS may owe you $1,400. Here’s how to know

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

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Black woman calls out white people who don’t pay taxes out of ‘moral’ objection

pay your taxes

‘Don’t play with Uncle Sam’: Black woman calls out white people who don’t pay taxes out of ‘moral’ objection

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Woman says IRS charged her $500 interest for bill due in 2019

IRS is wack

‘Are these bills scams?’: Woman says IRS charged her $500 interest for bill due in 2019. She never got the original bill

V Roth is a writer and editor from Tulsa, Oklahoma. His work has been featured in Them and Insider.

V Roth

Man mistakenly receives $20,000 bill from the IRS

IRS Confusion

‘The gall, the gumption, and the audacity’: Man mistakenly receives $20,000 bill from the IRS

Eilish O’Sullivan is the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

IRS

“A huge handout to tax prep companies”: The Trump admin just made doing your taxes more expensive for millions

‘I will believe it when I see it’: Expert says the IRS may owe you $1,400. Here’s how to know

‘Don’t play with Uncle Sam’: Black woman calls out white people who don’t pay taxes out of ‘moral’ objection

‘Are these bills scams?’: Woman says IRS charged her $500 interest for bill due in 2019. She never got the original bill

‘The gall, the gumption, and the audacity’: Man mistakenly receives $20,000 bill from the IRS

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