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Rep. Sewell blasts Treasury over delayed taxpayer refunds

Sewell demanded answers after the administration ignored a deadline to address massive wait times affecting 1.4 million taxpayers.

March 25, 2026

Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen money to taxpayers, passes House unanimously

It is estimated that 40,000 IRS checks alone were stolen nationally in 2024.

April 1, 2025

Rep. Sewell releases statement on Trump administration’s closure of 100 IRS offices

"This administration is hellbent on destroying our progress," Sewell said.

March 3, 2025

Gov. Ivey shares Free File, now open to Alabama income tax filers for 2025 season

The Free File program gives eligible taxpayers access to innovative and secure tax software so they can easily prepare and e-file their federal and state tax returns for free.

February 11, 2025

Alabama will not participate in IRS’ new free Direct File program

Alabamians won’t be able to file their taxes using the IRS’ free Direct File service during the 2025 filing season.

July 31, 2024

IRS crackdown on partnership tax loophole could bring in billions

IRS tightening rules to end partnership basis shifting and increase audits for larger companies.

June 18, 2024

Alabama residents might file their taxes for free in 2025 thanks to IRS program

Alabama will have to opt in for state residents to file tax returns through the IRS’ free Direct File program.

May 31, 2024

Questions surround medical cannabis scoring: No. 1 reportedly owed $150 million to IRS

Chicago-based Verano Holdings was given the commission's No. 1 rating under its scoring scheme.

June 22, 2023

Katie Britt: Biden administration sets sights on Venmo users

Millions of Americans would have their Fourth Amendment rights thrown out the window.

October 27, 2021

Sewell votes to advance Biden’s Build Back Better plan out of committee

The bill still has to pass on the House floor and in the Senate.

September 16, 2021