The Department of Homeland Security has asked the Internal Revenue Service for the tax returns of U. S. citizens who have been identified as having ties to terrorist organizations. The IRS has declined to turn over the tax returns. Discuss the rights of the individuals and the authority of the two agencies.

Taxpayers have the right to receive prompt, courteous, and professional assistance in their dealings with the IRS, to be spoken to in a way they can easily understand, to receive clear and easily understandable communications from the IRS, and to have a way to file complaints about inadequate service.

Discuss the rights of the individuals- The Right to a Fair and Just Tax System, The Right to Confidentiality, The Right to Be Informed, The Right to Pay No More than the Correct Amount of Tax, The Right to Privacy

Explanation:  Depending on their roles, people working in homeland security may:

help to prepare for and mitigate damage from various security threats,

gather and disseminate intelligence to prepare for such attacks, or

coordinate responses to hurricanes, floods, and other emergencies

The IRS is responsible for enforcing the rules which codifies all U.S. tax laws. Basic IRS activities include serving and educating taxpayers; determining, assessing, and collecting taxes; investigating individuals and organizations that violate tax laws; determining PENSION plan qualifications and exempt organization status; and issuing rulings and regulations to supplement the Internal Revenue Code.