More IRS funding to target wealthy tax cheats
Sponsored by Suzan K. DelBene
What the bill does
The Stop CHEATERS Act would give the IRS about $80 billion over six years to update its technology, hire more auditors, and go after wealthy individuals and large corporations that may not be paying all the taxes they owe. It also requires the IRS to report to Congress every two years on its progress in auditing high-income taxpayers and closing the tax gap.
The stakes
If passed, this bill could mean more audits for wealthy people and big companies, and better customer service for everyone else. The IRS would get money to replace old computers and hire staff, which might help it collect taxes that are owed but not paid.
What each side says
- The bill provides the IRS with funding to modernize its outdated technology, which could help it detect fraud and noncompliance more effectively.bill
- It directs the IRS to focus more enforcement on high-income individuals and large corporations, who are responsible for a large share of unpaid taxes.bill
- The bill includes funding for taxpayer services, such as pre-filing assistance and education, which could make it easier for ordinary people to get help with their taxes.bill
- The bill gives the IRS a large increase in funding, which some worry could lead to more audits and enforcement actions against small businesses and middle-class taxpayers, despite the stated focus on the wealthy.report
- Critics argue that the additional funding might not be paired with enough oversight to prevent the IRS from overstepping its authority or targeting taxpayers unfairly.report
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