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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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[-] Wilco@lemm.ee 39 points 5 days ago

Is everyone thinking they will "just do a tax fraud"?

[-] BigDanishGuy@sh.itjust.works 44 points 5 days ago

Well, which of the laid off IRS employees are going to find out?

[-] Glytch@lemmy.world 30 points 5 days ago

Some are thinking "I don't want to fund what Elon is doing so let them come and take it"

[-] FilthyShrooms@lemmy.world 11 points 5 days ago

They can't catch all of us, right?

[-] neon_nova@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 5 days ago

Well a lot of people thought they could do the Chase infinite money glitch... So, who knows.

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