The defense secretary posted an undated IRS notice on social media. He offered no evidence that it was politically motivated.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Monday accused the Biden administration of orchestrating a last-minute audit of him and his wife by the IRS before last month’s transition of power. Hegseth posted a picture to the social media platform X of what he said was a letter from the IRS alerting him to the audit.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth posted a photo of what appeared to show the IRS telling him that he and his wife, Jennifer Rauchet, owed the IRS more than $33,500.

The unusual request could put sensitive data about millions of American taxpayers in the hands of Trump political appointees.

American taxpayers are being warned about a new text scam where IRS imposters are claiming individuals are eligible for $1,400 stimulus checks.

If you receive a text message claiming that you will receive a $1,400 check from the IRS, don’t click any links. The Better Business Bureau warns that it’s a scam. Criminals are impersonating the IRS to trick taxpayers into sharing personal information with them.