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In a bizarre attempt to change the subject, GOP lawmakers say the investigation of the former president is a sign that tax collectors are coming for you.
Democrats initially requested the returns in 2019 under a federal law granting Congress access to private tax information.
The party of “law and order” hates strict enforcement of tax laws.
The agency said its commissioner had asked the IRS inspector general to look into the randomness of the audits targeting two former FBI leaders.
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“It just defies logic to think that there wasn’t some other factor involved,” Andrew McCabe said.
During the 2020 budget year, the IRS processed more than 240 million tax returns, according to the latest IRS data.
Citing HuffPost's reporting, Accountable.US renewed its call for the IRS to investigate if a far-right group is violating rules with its crusade against the "30x30" initiative.
The Biden administration wants more IRS funding to boost tax collection and improve service.
The IRS has investigated more than 660 cases of fraud related to stimulus funds intended to help small businesses and workers affected by the pandemic.
It's easier for the IRS to enforce compliance with the earned income tax credit than to go after high-income tax cheats.