The IRS, which is getting about $80 billion to expand tax enforcement, is reviewing its internal security in an attempt to protect employees
Republicans have been criticizing the planned IRS spending in sometimes stark terms, warning about an army of agents.
WASHINGTON—The Internal Revenue Service is beginning a comprehensive review of safety and security protocols for its employees, citing threats, misinformation and social-media postings in the days following Congress’s decision toIn a message to employees on Tuesday that mentioned unspecified threats it described as “concerning,” Commissioner Charles Rettig said the IRS is conducting risk assessments and working with law-enforcement officials and the employees’ union as it considers potential...
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