What Americans Want From Their IRS
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What Americans want from their IRS
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was established in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln to help fund the Civil War through a national income tax. Although that tax was temporary, the legal foundation for the IRS was solidified with the ratification of the 16th Amendment in 1913. Since then, the IRS has played a critical role in collecting federal revenue and enforcing tax laws across the country.
Today, the primary responsibility of the IRS is to collect taxes and ensure that individuals and organizations comply with the U.S. tax code. On average, the IRS collects over $4+ trillion annually, which supports the vast majority of federal government programs. These funds fuel national defense, infrastructure, education, social services, and more.
- The current size of the federal budget is over $6 trillion, while the national debt has climbed past $34 trillion.
- SUGGESTION: Each year, U.S. Representatives, Senators, Cabinet Secretaries, the Vice President, and the President should undergo a standard IRS audit to provide transparency and build trust with American citizens.
- SUGGESTION: All foreign countries receiving U.S. financial aid should be subject to an annual IRS, coordinated in partnership with the Secretary of State, audit to verify that aid is spent in accordance with U.S. policy conditions and in the interest of American taxpayers.
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