[generally]

I’m pretty sure this has been going on for a long time. It’s just that now it’s starting to become known. It’s easier and more intrusive with every year. But I will bet that IRS info has been used against Republicans at least as far back as the 50s if not since the beginning of the IRS.

One more reason to abolish the IRS!

[Repeat Offender]

Well, "they" used the IRS to audit Joe McCarthy (R) and accused him of being a cheat.....unfortunately for "them" it turned out he was a due a refund as he'd overpaid.

So yeah, at least since the 50s.