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In reply to the discussion: Biden proposes doubling IRS workforce as part of plan to snag tax cheats [View all]MichMan
(11,910 posts)43. Don't the wealthy pay a much smaller % of their income than lower incomes due to all the loopholes?
A flat tax would take care of that
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Biden proposes doubling IRS workforce as part of plan to snag tax cheats [View all]
DonViejo
May 2021
OP
Don't the wealthy pay a much smaller % of their income than lower incomes due to all the loopholes?
MichMan
May 2021
#43
It's about time. The IRS has been understaffed and overworked for years
yellowdogintexas
May 2021
#2
I had an old friend a long time ago that was an auditor for the IRS. Even was on the audit team for
LiberalArkie
May 2021
#13
That's my hope (and fear). I do know Joe is aware that the little guy is getting slammed
soothsayer
May 2021
#27
That's fine but I hope they will be going after the fat cats who are the biggest
airmid
May 2021
#28
I'm extremely curious as to how this plan will poll with the general public. n/t
PoliticAverse
May 2021
#36