Every year, the agency tries to claw back billions in overpaid benefits — including from children who are unaware their parents collected money on their behalf.
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IRS to Stop Surprise Visits to Homes and Businesses
The end of a decades-long practice comes amid political backlash and increasing threats to agents.
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The High Cost of Bad Credit
Desperate to improve their ratings, Americans now spend billions on “credit repair” — but the industry often can’t deliver on its promises.
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Allina Health System in Minnesota Cuts Off Patients With Medical Debt
Doctors at the Allina Health System, a wealthy nonprofit in the Midwest, aren’t allowed to see poor patients or children with too many unpaid medical bills.
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What’s Wrong With Getting a Little Free Legal Advice?
State laws prohibiting the “unauthorized practice of law” hurt those who cannot afford a lawyer.