woodguru

This has a solution that is so easy to make a reality it's a no brainer, IRS funds and staffing have been reduced by a third in the last decade. Saving a few billion in funding costs us as taxpayers tens of billions of dollars in lost revenue. The lower the chances of being audited the more people start feeling comfortable with the "standard" c***ts everybody is getting away with. The target rich zone is in the million plus revenue range. IRS auditors make $4500 per audit hour, at that degree of revenues recovered we need to be hiring a hundred thousand highly sk**led auditors.

This is facilitated by certified public accountants who are perfectly willing to play games that they actually know will not pass an audit scrutiny, but there is no risk to them if it doesn't. They tell their clients that they can make a lame plausibility and IRS says no way, and the client pays the amount owed with possibly penalties or interest. These days it's a really fair bet they won't be audited.

Hold the certified public accountants deeply accountable for incorrect write offs and creative tax dodges. They are supposed to know the rules, they are in effect officers of the IRS. Penalize them heavily enough that it isn't worth it to them to put their names to fraudulent tax filings. The IRS would see an increase of revenues in the tens of billions of dollars. There is virtually no downside risk to c***ting on taxes right now.

I'm putting in a link to an article that has a boatload of great facts and information as to tax audit and IRS information. I've been following this for about ten years so the information they are using follows what I've seen for years. I know those on the hard right doesn't want to accept anything written on this site but it is well done. Holding people accountable for the taxes they owe seems to be preferable to raising taxes.

Wolf counselor Loc: Heart of Texas

Start with this impudent spook.

woodguru

Hell yes he can be audited too, non profits would be at the top of the hit list.

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

Good place to start but try it and you will be arrested for being a R****T.

eden

Comment Loc: California

Whata ya gonna do Bimbo when all the rich move to China? Comeon Termite? Whata ya gona do?

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

One of the best solutions to the tax problem would be a flat rate. Quick Question however with the confusing tax codes and all the layers of rules which make the rich have to hire a whole lot of tax lawyers to figure out their taxes, if there were a flat tax, how many unemployed tax lawyers would be on welfare?

Idaho

There is an entire, if little recognised industry around outing tax and other types of fraud. These are independents and small firms called forensic accountants who are paid on a % of the money recovered, who have to be really good at their sleuthing because they have no government powers with which to threaten and browbeat innocent people.

johnsorrell7

Wood guru
Obviously you are one of those economic geniuses, and don’t understand that laws are passed by your congress. Large corporations and people with a lot of money pay less taxes because of the law. I have to follow the tax laws and so do they. Educate yourself a little more before popping off about who’s Paying what. If you like to see them pay more, it’s a simple formula, Change the law. I’m sure you’re a liberal so contact your nemesis, Pelosi, and get that law changed. And good luck. She’s too busy these days trying to make sure we don’t Have the protection we need as a country to bother with you..

Radiance3

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Start with Hillary and Bill Clinton personal income tax. How did they amass $400 million? They don't have business. They left the WH 2001, broke according to her. So she stole the WH antiques, and expensive furniture worth $190,000.

Dig all the hidden t***sactions going into the Clinton Foundation. This window dressing tax exempt collects hundreds of billion from foreign government with a quid-pro-quo from Hillary while Sec. of State. The money collected went to their excessive salaries, bank accounts, and luxurious lifestyle while 5% (five percent) went to charity.

The $145 million proceeds of selling 20% of US Uranium One by Hillary collusion with the Russians with Obama's blessings. Comey's brother is the lawyer who prepares reviews, and deliver the tax reports to the IRS. All tax exempt.

Did Comey pay taxes on the $6 million he received from Lockheed airline industry after Clinton Hillary offered Lockheed airplane contract.

Al Sharpton owes several millions, so as Jessie Jackson. Soros also make so much loopholes and exemptions thus paying none or so little of their taxes out of billions of revenue they make every year.

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

You are absolutely right on all counts, but don't expect any changes in the near future. At least Trump has worked for most of his money. From the days in Arkansas, the Clintons have done little in the way of honest work for anything at all.

son of witless

You claim hundreds of billions in revenue would accrue. Okay prove it. I think for the most part wealthy are taking legal deductions. The rich have tax attorneys to verify the deductions are legal. You claim hundreds of billions in illegal deductions. Again, prove it.

fidelis

Could save hundred of billions more by limiting social welfare to CITIZENS ONLY.

son of witless

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

That would be the BEST solution for everyone, including those who are not citizens as it would show them the value of doing the right, just and honorable thing.