Kelly Phillips Erb is a Philadelphia-area Forbes senior writer who covers tax, law, and financial crimes.
As a tax attorney, Kelly brings a legal perspective to her tax coverage.
She’s covered many tax-related Supreme Court cases, including South Dakota v. Wayfair, which changed
Head Of Tech Latest To Leave The IRS As Concerns Grow About Cuts And Data Sharing
The chief information officer at the IRS will leave his position at the end of the month. Rajiv Uppal's departure follows several high-profile defections.
Trump Administration Will Reportedly Nix IRS Direct File, Eliminating The Free Tax Filing Option
Reports indicate that the Trump administration is planning to eliminate the IRS Direct File program.
House Democrats Seek Unredacted IRS Data Sharing Agreement
House Democrats have sent a letter to Scott Bessent and Kristi Noem seeking an unredacted copy of the memorandum of understanding allowing the IRS to share tax data.
April 15 Hasn’t Always Been Tax Day—It Used To Be Much Earlier
The U.S. income tax system has changed quite a bit over the years—and that includes more than the due date for Form 1040.
Ease Your Tax Day Stress With Delicious Deals, Discounts, And Freebies
Nobody likes writing a big check on Tax Day, but there is some good news: April 15 also means specials, freebies, and deals.
Tax Breaks: The Week That Turned Out To Be A Wild Ride Edition
Plus: Tariffs, more cuts coming at IRS, paying taxes with a credit card, tax season filing statistics, IRS website errors, conferences & deadlines, tax trivia and more.
IRS Tax Statistics Suggest That Taxpayers Are Finally Ready To File
The number of tax returns received dipped again, a trend that hasn’t changed since the season opened on January 27, 2025, but the gap is narrowing.
With Tax Deadline Looming, IRS Website Riddled With Errors Days After DOGE Makes Changes
With just a few days before Tax Day, cracks are showing at the IRS. Potentially confusing errors are popping up on the site, including one that impacts taxpayers filing for an extension.
IRS Braces For More Workforce Cuts Once Tax Season Ends
With the tax season deadline just days away, the IRS is bracing for more cuts. Thousands of employees are expected to receive pink slips in mid-May.
Acting IRS Commissioner To Resign After Agency Reaches Agreement To Share Immigrant Tax Data
Melanie Krause, the acting commissioner of the IRS, is leaving her position after the tax agency reached an agreement to share immigrant tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).