Economic Policy: Develops and recommends U.S. economic and financial policies, including those related to fiscal policy, tax policy, and international finance.
Tax Administration: Through the IRS, it collects federal taxes, enforces tax laws, and processes tax returns.
Financial Services: Manages the public debt, provides payment services to the government, and oversees the production of currency (U.S. Mint and Bureau of Engraving and Printing).
Financial Regulation: Regulates banks, financial markets, and other financial institutions.
Law Enforcement: Investigates and combats financial crimes like money laundering, terrorist financing, and cybercrime through entities like the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
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