IRS Accused of Revenge-Targeting Conservative Group That Exposed Biden Admin Nominees

A conservative watchdog says it’s being unfairly targeted with an IRS audit, while alleging government retaliation over its work that drove negative publicity.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington, on Oct. 16, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been accused of being politically weaponized by engaging in a “deliberate attempt to punish and suppress” a conservative watchdog whose activities led to some of President Joe Biden’s nominees to senior administrative roles withdrawing their candidacies.

The American Accountability Foundation (AAF), a non-profit organization dedicated to scrutinizing public leaders and institutions, is under scrutiny itself as the IRS examines its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, according to a letter from the IRS to the AAF obtained by The Epoch Times.