IRS braces for $500bn drop in revenue as taxpayers skip filings in wake of staff cuts

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The IRS is bracing for a $500 billion drop in revenue as an increasing number of taxpayers could skip submitting their filings in the wake of Department of Government Efficiency layoffs, according to a report.

Taxpayer behavior has changed since President Donald Trump took office and implemented sweeping federal cuts through Elon Musk’s DOGE. As a result, the IRS has “noticed an uptick of online chatter from individuals declaring their intention to not pay taxes this year,” the Washington Post reports, citing three people with knowledge of tax projections.

It added that individuals were “wagering that auditors will not examine their accounts” amid DOGE’s plans to downsize the IRS by nearly 20 percent by May 15.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/irs-doge-cuts-tax-filing-b2719911.html

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Another case of not a bug but a feature.

[frank83628]

What a load of nonsense.  You have a seriously unhealthy obsession over the Trumpster.

 

[Cameroni]

4 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

What a load of nonsense. 

 

Exactly, totally ludicrous. The "report" is basically an article by the Washington Post. They claim there is "chatter" people will risk not paying tax based on a "prediction" by IRS officials. So basically people fighting to stem the job cuts. What is the chatter exactly, have they been monitoring Whatsapp groups where those intending not to pay tax congegrate?

 

The Washington Post is really scraping the barrell with this. Nothing to see here.

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40 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

 

Exactly, totally ludicrous. The "report" is basically an article by the Washington Post. They claim there is "chatter" people will risk not paying tax based on a "prediction" by IRS officials. So basically people fighting to stem the job cuts. What is the chatter exactly, have they been monitoring Whatsapp groups where those intending not to pay tax congegrate?

 

The Washington Post is really scraping the barrell with this. Nothing to see here.

Because massively cutting enforcement staff is not going to have a big effect on revenues? And knowledge that this is going to happen won't affect taxpayer behavior? 

How's the weather in your alternative universe?

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1 hour ago, frank83628 said:

What a load of nonsense.  You have a seriously unhealthy obsession over the Trumpster.

 

Actually, it's more like you have a serious obsession with me.

[frank83628]

1 minute ago, placeholder said:

Actually, it's more like you have a serious obsession with me.

You post anti Trump threads relentlessly, its hard not to see them. You've overtaken JT.

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1 minute ago, frank83628 said:

You post anti Trump threads relentlessly, its hard not to see them. You've overtaken JT.

You're making an excellent point. Now, if Trump was a president of the United States,, your comment would be ridiculous... Oh wait a minute...

[PomPolo]

Go Elon that is Government Efficiency at its best!

[frank83628]

2 minutes ago, placeholder said:

You're making an excellent point. Now, if Trump was a president of the United States,, your comment would be ridiculous... Oh wait a minute...

After your relentless anti Trump threads, i really hope you are American. if not, i'd advise seeking psychiatric help. 

 

[Woke to Sounds]

These are tax cheats and should be punished the maximum extent allowed by law.

[Woke to Sounds]

1 hour ago, Cameroni said:

Exactly, totally ludicrous. The "report" is basically an article by the Washington Post.

 

WaPo is controlled narrative.

 

One must know who butters his side of bread.

[blaze master]

18 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

After your relentless anti Trump threads, i really hope you are American. if not, i'd advise seeking psychiatric help. 

 

 

But Trump.... And of course you've got nothing. 

 

Nothing at all. 

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18 hours ago, frank83628 said:

You post anti Trump threads relentlessly, its hard not to see them. You've overtaken JT.

Clearly, your crush on me has subverted  your power of reason. I'm flattered, of course, but this topic isn't about me. 

[Jingthing]

The stupidity and destructiveness of the current maga regime is truly spectacular.