US EditionSenator Ernst Proposes IRS Oversight Bill After Report Reveals Employee Tax Debts
- Senator Joni Ernst introduced the Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act to sell IRS firearms for national debt repayment, addressing rising concerns over IRS spending on armaments and accidents with firearms reported by the Treasury Inspector General.
- The IRS has spent $35.2 million on guns and military equipment since 2006, including $10 million during the pandemic, raising questions about its need for firearms.
- Nearly 150,000 federal workers owe $1.5 billion in back taxes, with 2,000 IRS employees alone owing $12 million, prompting Ernst's Tax DODGER Act to enforce accountability for tax compliance.
- The Tax DODGER Act aims to allow agencies to fire employees with serious tax debt and requires annual audits of the IRS to regain public trust.
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Senate DOGE Leader Introduces Tax DODGER Act Targeting Federal Workers Who Haven't Paid Their Taxes
As Tax Day nears, a new Senate bill is aiming squarely at federal employees who haven’t paid their taxes—even as they collect taxpayer-funded salaries. Key Facts: Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced the Tax DODGER Act on Monday. The bill targets federal employees with delinquent taxes, including current and retired staff. Nearly 150,000 federal workers owed $1.5 billion in back taxes as of FY 2021. Over 2,000 IRS employees alone owed $12 millio…
Tax Day shock: here’s how many millions IRS workers owe in back taxes
As millions of Americans get ready to file their income tax returns on Tuesday, and to fork over any money that they owe to Uncle Sam, it might shock them to learn that Internal Revenue Service workers owe millions of dollars in back taxes of their own. The New York Post reported that Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has proposed legislation aimed at ensuring that IRS workers are up to date with their taxes.
Exclusive | GOP senator proposes bill to claw back $46M owed in taxes by IRS workers
Sen. Joni Ernst is gearing up for Tax Day with new legislation requiring the IRS to police itself and ensure that all of its workers are fully caught up on their debts to Uncle Sam.
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