Secretary Yellen talks about the successful pilot of the program this year. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Friday that Connecticut has opted into its Direct File service…
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Treasury Sanctions Congo-Based Rebel Alliance
The group’s access to U.S. banking is cut off due to efforts to overthrow the DRC government. The Department of the Treasury has sanctioned the rebel group known…
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Treasury Designates Tren de Aragua as Transnational Criminal Organization
Venezuelan prison gang expands operations across Western Hemisphere. The Department of the Treasury has designated the Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua as a transnational criminal organization. The group…
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Treasury Department Sanctions Tijuana-Based Human Smuggling Organization
The Abdul Karim Conteh group was sanctioned for violating U.S. immigration law. The Department of the Treasury sanctioned the Abdul Karim Conteh Human Smuggling Organization (Karim HSO) this…
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Treasury Department Allocates $100 Million to Affordable Housing
The investment is intended to address mortgage inflation caused by the housing shortage. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen announced that $100 million in financing is now available…
Read MoreTreasury Department Proposes Tax Accountability for Business Partnerships
The department moves to address the “basis shifting” of business partnerships to lower tax brackets. The Treasury Department proposed new rules this week to hold high-profile tax evasion…
Read MoreTreasury Department Sanctions La Nueva Familia Drug Cartel
Eight entities sanctioned for partnering with cartel to traffic narcotics. The Department of the Treasury announced eight new sanctions this week against Mexico-based entities affiliated with the La…
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Treasury Places Additional Russian Sanctions
Over 300 individuals and entities related to the Russian military industry were targeted ahead of the G7 summit. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen announced over 300 sanctions…
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Treasury Department Requests Public Comment on Financial AI Policies
The agency seeks to increase understanding of current AI use within financial services. The Department of the Treasury recently released a request for information and insight on the…
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IRS Announces Tax Bonus for Domestically Produced Iron
The agency released guidance on how to apply for a 10 percent tax credit. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released new tax guidance this past week, instructing companies…
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