The IRS faces tough questioning from justices over privacy concerns in third-party summons dispute

The IRS faces tough questioning from justices over privacy concerns in third-party summons dispute

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Over several years, Remo Polselli racked up over $ 2 million in federal tax liabilities. After he made a partial payment from the account of one of his limited liability companies, the IRS suspected Remo might be hiding his assets by transferring them to other entities or individuals. The agency thus issued administrative summonses to several banks, including those at which Remo’s wife, Hanna, and his law firms held accounts. Although the IRS failed to notify Hanna or the … Read the rest

Tough questions for both sides in dispute over “remain in Mexico” policy

Tough questions for both sides in dispute over “remain in Mexico” policy

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The Supreme Court heard oral argument on Tuesday in the battle over the Biden administration’s efforts to end one of the Trump administration’s signature immigration policies. The lower courts ordered the Biden administration to reinstate the controversial policy, which requires asylum seekers to stay in Mexico while they wait for a hearing in U.S. courts. During nearly two hours of oral argument in Biden v. Texas, the justices appeared torn on whether the Biden administration must maintain the … Read the rest