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FILE - In this June 2, 2015, file photo, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. About 1.8 million households that got financial help for health insurance under President Barack Obama’s law have issues with their tax returns that could jeopardize their subsidies next year. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

EDITORIAL: Enforcing honesty, integrity at IRS matters

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

In this June 2, 2015, file photo, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee hearing examining the IRS data breach. The IRS is joining with state and private industry to combat identity theft by sharing more data about how tax returns are filed and taking other steps, Koskinen announced Thursday, June 11. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) — FILE

House GOP begins impeachment against IRS chief

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 2, 2015, file photo, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee hearing examining the IRS data breach. The IRS is joining with state and private industry to combat identity theft by sharing more data about how tax returns are filed and taking other steps, Koskinen announced Thursday, June 11. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Obama won’t fire IRS Commissioner John Koskinen

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

In this June 2, 2015, file photo, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee hearing examining the IRS data breach. The IRS is joining with state and private industry to combat identity theft by sharing more data about how tax returns are filed and taking other steps, Koskinen announced Thursday, June 11. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) — FILE

John Koskinen, IRS chief, must resign, say House Republicans

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

The exterior of the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington is seen here on March 22, 2013. (Associated Press) **FILE**

IRS risks ‘unfair’ audits of nonprofits: Watchdog

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

In this June 2, 2015, file photo, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee hearing examining the IRS data breach. The IRS is joining with state and private industry to combat identity theft by sharing more data about how tax returns are filed and taking other steps, Koskinen announced Thursday, June 11. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) — FILE

Obamacare fraudulent claims cost government $2 billion

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Lois Lerner is the former IRS official at the center of a controversy over how the agency treated conservative political groups. (Associated Press) **FILE**

IRS erased Lois Lerner’s emails even after subpoena, audit says

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen (Associated Press) **FILE**

IRS finally admits illegals can get back taxes under Obama amnesty

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen (Associated Press) **FILE**

IRS missed chances to stop cyberattack: Auditor

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing to examine IRS challenges in implementing the Affordable Care Act. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

John Koskinen, IRS commissioner, to face questions about security weaknesses

By Stephen Ohlemacher - Associated Press

The exterior of the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington is seen here on March 22, 2013. (Associated Press) **FILE**

IRS believes thieves who stole tax info are from Russia

By Stephen Ohlemacher - Associated Press

In a speech this week, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen insisted his agency has turned the corner on problems with employee behavior in recent years. (Associated Press)

IRS hit by cyberattack, thousands of taxpayers’ information stolen

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

IRS Commissioner John Koskinen denied that his agency had singled out taxpayers' customer service for special reductions. (Associated Press)

IRS ‘deliberately’ cut customer service, made tax season extra painful

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing to examine IRS challenges in implementing the Affordable Care Act. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

IRS’s John Koskinen on Tax Day: 120M have filed so far

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

IRS Commissioner John Koskinen (Associated Press) **FILE**

Obama’s IRS spent millions on polling, office furniture, stuffed animals

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

RICHARD RAHN: Abolish the IRS

By Richard W. Rahn

IRS Commissioner John Koskinen (Associated Press) **FILE**

IRS ignoring 60 percent of taxpayers’ calls as deadline looms

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen said Tuesday that said the first year of Obamacare tax filings "has gone smoothly," which he said would have surprised a number of folks based on the botched rollout of the Obamacare website a year ago.

John Koskinen: ‘Not the IRS’ of years past

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

IRS Commissioner John Koskinen (Associated Press) **FILE**

Shades of HealthCare.gov? IRS shifting customer service online to IRS.gov

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Tea Party supporters gather for a rally outside the IRS headquarter in Washington, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. A few dozen tea party activists and their supporters have gathered outside the IRS headquarters in Washington to protest extra scrutiny of their organizations. (Associated Press) **FILE**

IRS chief admits some tea party groups still waiting approval

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times