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IRS Glitch Concealed $51 Million in Political Donations

First article: 20 mar. 2026, 13:00 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 13:00 | 1 source | 1 article
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A significant glitch within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) concealed $51 million in political donations, according to a report by a finance watchdog organization. The error prevented the public from properly tracking the flow of money into political campaigns, raising concerns about transparency and potential influence. The incident highlights the need for robust oversight and accurate reporting of campaign finance activities to ensure fair and open elections.

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IRS glitch masked $51m in political donations, finance watchdog says Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian Lauren Aratani in New York 20 mar. 2026, 13:00 (8 hours ago) Excellent

IRS glitch masked $51m in political donations, finance watchdog says

Exclusive: Error in second half of 2025 came after IRS saw over a quarter of its workforce reduced after huge cuts by DogeA technical glitch at the understaffed Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is masking millions of dollars in campaign contributions to state-level election groups, including key governor and attorney general races, a campaign finance watchdog has told the Guardian.A total of $51m for the second half of 2025 remains unaccounted for due to this technical error, according to the Cent

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