IRS
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Internal Revenue Service
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insulin resistance syndrome: a condition associated with diabetes mellitus in which higher than normal levels of insulin are present in the blood to compensate for the failure of normal insulin levels to perform their function
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A strategic priority for the IRS next fiscal year, according to its budget, is “data-driven enforcement,” and Bisignano stressed the agency’s “digital first” approach several times at the hearing.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
As of early April, refunds averaged $3,462, up from $3,116 a year ago, IRS statistics show.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
According to IRS data, the average tax refund jumped about 11% between 2024 and 2025, rising from an average of $3,116 to about $3,462.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
No, not because you beat the IRS deadline: It’s a sign you’re well-off.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
If it was a scammer posing as an employee of the IRS, I was going to be pissed.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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