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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on her trip to China, what it achieved, and where it leaves US–China relations: our interview from today’s GPS

Thanks to President Biden Inflation Reduction Act, Americans are getting the service they deserve this Tax Day.

☎️ ~9 in 10 calls answered w/ 3 minute average wait times.

💵 31 million views of the new Where’s My Refund.

⏰ 1.4 million hours of hold time saved.

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This tax season, taxpayers are getting the credits and $ they are owed >>

“Average refund was $3,011, up $123 from last year” news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-repo…

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The IRS is quicker to answer the phone on this Tax Day ☎️☎️

“The IRS says call wait times have been cut down to 3 minutes this tax season, compared with the average 28 minutes in 2022. That has saved taxpayers 1.4 million hours of hold time”
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Really interesting data from Treasury Department on the use of the “point of sale” EV rebate. Around 90% of qualifying consumers for the credit have used it, compared to wait for next tax time. That’s pretty impressive given the policy went into effect in January. cnbc.com/amp/2024/04/12…

.Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo in his home state today talking to Californians about how eligible taxpayers with simple taxes can file for FREE using IRS Direct File.

Janet Yellen is poised to rally more countries to her warning against China's 'overcapacity' at the IMF and World Bank meetings next week.

My story with Ramsey Al-Rikabi Viktoria Dendrinou Jorge Valero Chris Condon, with insights from Inu Manak Josh Lipsky

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NEW today as we head into the final weekend to file your taxes:

➡️ Taxpayers using IRS Direct File have claimed more than $50 million in refunds and saved millions in filing fees. 💵💵💵

US Treasury sounds alarm on financial strains facing developing countries finance.yahoo.com/news/us-treasu…

Janet Yellen’s travels continue to inspire me.

Personally, I think Secretary Yellen's trip to China was a clear success -- not because of any short-term 'deliverables' but rather because she (correctly) framed the nature of the challenge

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From @breakingviews: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is the latest to warn about China making more goods than needed domestically. The concerns have some justification, says Robyn Mak reut.rs/49vYv3a.

Happening now: Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo up on Squawk Box to talk about the new tools we need to combat illicit finance in cryptocurrency

Tres Sec Janet Yellen knocks back a cold one with US Amb to China Nicholas Burns at Jing-A Brewing Co in Beijing (made with American hops)

BEIJING (AP) — Ever since she ate mushrooms that can have psychedelic effects in Beijing last July, Janet Yellen has united Americans and Chinese in wanting to know what she will eat next.

Fatima Hussein apnews.com/article/yellen…

.Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and I want you to hear about IRS Direct File - an easy and free way to file your taxes. If you have simple taxes and live in one of 12 states, you could be one of the ~19 million eligible Americans. Find out and file today at directfile.irs.gov.

It’s the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House. President Biden and Jill Biden discuss the tradition with Al Roker, as 40,000 attendees expected today, largest ever WH Egg Roll.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says engaging with people at home and around the world is a key part of job: “I believe one of the best ways to do that is through food and local restaurants.” trib.al/h3KyJfu

The president and first lady with ⁦Al Roker⁩ on ⁦TODAY⁩ before the White House Easter Egg Roll.