Taxes

WHY IT MATTERS: IRS

THE ISSUE: The Internal Revenue Service touches everyone, not just taxpayers but anyone who receives a government check, drives on roads made possible by tax revenue or sends a child to a school helped by Washington.

Farm slowdown pushes Iowa tax revenue $49.3 million lower

State budget experts on Thursday lowered Iowa's revenue projections for the current fiscal year, citing a slowdown in agricultural income and economic uncertainty due to the divisive presidential race, interest rates and international trade.