Is downsizing the IRS part of Trump’s goals? I would say it is. Short staffing an agency such as the IRS makes it difficult to maintain the process and also audit taxpayers. Those who take advantage of greater would welcome an IRS less capable. It, like other parts of the Federal Government, has been faced […]
If you have not heard, slipped in while the nation is not looking, your faith leader can now make a political endorsement without fear of the IRS. You know the Christain Right has had this on their to do list for eons. Right there with abortion and getting some of that government funding for their […]
Don’t like income taxes? Next year, don’t pay ‘em. Who’s gonna force you to? “DOGE is also in the process of essentially closing down the Tax Division at the Department of Justice. “Since the Tax Division is a statutory creation, it can’t literally be shuttered. As DOGE has done at numerous other offices and agencies, […]
Looks like DOGE is proving quite efficient at destroying government revenue sources. From Josh Marshall over at TPM: “The Post reports today that the IRS’s internal projections estimate that the DOGE-driven disruptions to the IRS since the inauguration are on track to have reduced tax receipts by more than $500 billion by April 15th. This, […]
by Linda Bealecrossposted with Ataxingmatter Information Reporting on foreign depositors in US banks–Florida’s GOP delegation shamefully supports tax evasion facilitation Many wealthy Americans have taken advantage of banking secrecy in other countries, particularly Switzerland, to hide their assets and income from the United States, thus avoiding paying their fair share of taxes on their riches. […]
by Linda Beale Audit rates for the rich increasing–about time crossposted with Ataxingmatter Note to readers: sorry for the long absence again–personal circumstances prevented my blogging for the last several weeks. I hope that I can again resume regular blogging now, but do apologize for the absence. The IRS recently released its 2010 Data Book, […]
HEALTH CARE thoughts: The Taxpayer Advocate and others are unhappy National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson is reported to be unhappy about the major IRS role in the new health care regime. Olsen believes the IRS is already overworked (she used “overtaxed” in her annual report issued this month, a great pun) and needs more money […]