How DOGE’s Cuts to the IRS Threaten to Cost More Than DOGE Will Ever Save
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The Trump administration claims gutting federal agencies will save money, but cutting the IRS means the government collects less taxes. “If you’re interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would you cut back on the revenue side?” one expert asks.

The Trump administration claims gutting federal agencies will save money, but cutting the IRS means the government collects less taxes. “If you’re interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would you cut back on the revenue side?” one expert asks.

  • Dagwood222@lemm.ee
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    5 days ago

    It’s been proven over and over that fully funding the IRS would be the most cost effective way for the government to raise money. Just the threat of the possibility of an audit will drive big earners to actually pay what they ow.