I liked Robert Gehrke's letter from 11/2/22 about the IRS. He talked about the many years of under-funding for staff and technology as Congress tried to starve the IRS. Robert talked about how rich corporations and individuals ripped off the Treasury (our treasury) by underpaying their taxes because they can get away with it for lack of auditors to check on on their filings.
Most of us like to see cheaters brought to justice whether it's shoplifters or tax cheats. Those that don't pay their fair share of taxes take away from all of us - the working class pays it's share.
The one thing Robert didn't mention is the IRS collects more money than it spends. The CBO estimates that for every $1 in tax collection enforcement $5-9 will be collected. What other federal department can say that? It's a good investment for the USA and fosters faith in our tax system when we are all paying our share.
The new Republican led Congress wants to again cut funds to the IRS - bad idea.
Mike Theiring,
Pocatello
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Yes.....thousands more of jack booted IRS agents is a good thing? Abolish the IRS......put all those Lois Lerner types in the unemployment line...
And enact a national sales tax.
The GQP knows that most Americans' top priority is making it easier for billionaires to avoid paying taxes. It's going to be fun watching the House of Representatives step on their own d**k for the next two years.
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