# Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Type: organization

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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### IRS Silence Creates 20% Tax Rate Gap for World Cup Prediction Market Bets
2026-07-13 16:32:34 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The IRS has not clarified whether prediction market contracts are gambling or investments, leaving bettors on platforms like Kalshi facing potential capital gains rates instead of up to 37% ordinary income tax. Legal experts warn that aggressive positions risk IRS challenge under substance-over-form doctrine.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/irs-silence-tax-gap-prediction-markets-legal

### California Charity Boss Faces Felony Charges in $1M Embezzlement Scandal
2026-02-25 23:29:09 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 11

An executive at a prominent California homeless charity is accused of embezzling over $1 million, triggering a major investigation into non-profit financial oversight. The case highlights critical failures in internal controls and is expected to drive new regulatory demands for real-time financial transparency in the charitable sector.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/california-homeless-charity-embezzlement-regtech-analysis

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