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Republicans quietly cut IRS funding by $20 billion in bill to avert government shutdown
The GOP assault on the revenue collecting agency's funding could exacerbate wait times and balloon the deficit
Congress stripped IRS of another $20 billion in government shutdown fight
Congress revoked an additional $20 billion from the Internal Revenue Service last week when lawmakers averted a government shutdown, a cut that may undo many of President Joe Biden’s efforts to improve customer service at the tax agency and train fresh scrutiny on wealthy tax cheats.
Republicans strip IRS of another $20b in government shutdown fight
Biden and congressional Democrats gave the IRS $80 billion in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, but Congress rescinded $20 billion as part of a 2023 budget deal.
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Republicans Quietly Axed IRS Funding Amid Government Shutdown Chaos
As Congress fought over the spending bill, Republicans snuck in a passage to gut funding for the IRS. And Democrats didn’t catch it.
With A Government Shutdown Deadline Looming, IRS Funding Hangs In The Balance
Without a vote by December 20, funding will run out for several government agencies. If Congress votes to extend current funding levels, the IRS could lose billions.
Republicans succeed in clawing back more IRS tax-cheat enforcement funds. For now.
The IRS estimates there will be 8,000 fewer audits of wealthy taxpayers and businesses though 2029 without the sidelined $20.2 billion.
Shutdown deal cost IRS $20 billion to probe for tax cheats, maybe for good
The IRS estimates there will be 8,000 fewer audits of wealthy taxpayers and businesses though 2029 without the sidelined ...
How a U.S. government shutdown could have impacted your benefits and services
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a ...