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Until now, the IRS has prevented federal courts from allowing any significant challenge to the IRS’ data-collection practices.

Until now, the IRS has prevented federal courts from allowing any significant challenge to the IRS’ data-collection practices.

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It was my understanding that the courts did not allow the IRS to be sued directly because it might lead to challenging the very existence of income tax. A potential plaintiff would need to sue a particular agent rather than the agency as a whole. The agency would reimburse the agent for any loses.