Monday, May 13, 2013

IRS admits targeting conservatives for tax scrutiny in 2012 election




Video: Asked about reports that the IRS unfairly targeted the tax-exempt status of conservative groups during the 2012 election, White House press secretary Jay Carney said the actions were inappropriate.


By Zachary A. Goldfarb and Karen Tumulty, Published: May 10


The Internal Revenue Service on Friday apologized for targeting groups with “tea party” or “patriot” in their names, confirming long-standing accusations by some conservatives that their applications for tax-exempt status were being improperly delayed and scrutinized.


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