Of course, Tea Party groups stood in opposition to many of President Obama's policies.

Local Tea Party member, John Philo isn't surprised by the charges.

"I believe this is kind of the modus operandai of the Obama Administration.  They're targeting groups that don't agree with his policies.  For that reason, the Tea Party formed in opposition to the increased spending an the beginning of the ACA , aka Obamacare. -- all things the Tea Party group objected to."

President Obama has vowed to hold the IRS accountable if these reports prove true.