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IRS braces for $500bn drop in revenue as taxpayers skip filings in wake of DOGE cuts (www.independent.co.uk)

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The IRS anticipates a $500 billion revenue loss as taxpayers increasingly skip filings following cuts from Elon Musk under Trump.

The IRS, set to downsize by 20% by May 15, has seen increased online chatter about avoiding taxes, with individuals betting auditors won’t scrutinize accounts.

Experts warned that workforce reductions could cripple the agency's efficiency.

Treasury officials predict a 10% drop in tax receipts compared to 2024.

Former IRS commissioners have criticized the cuts, warning of dysfunction and reduced collection capacity.

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[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 27 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Civilized countries skip that bullshit and you only need to fill taxes if you disagree with the statement they sent you

[–] Ledericas@lemm.ee 12 points 2 weeks ago

tax filing companies intentionally lobbied against any kind of centralized filing, it helps billionaires too.