IRS Layoffs During Tax Season

The IRS plans to lay off 6,000 employees during tax-filing season, with newer hires being targeted. This may impact tax collections and customer service.

Government Efficiency and IRS Operations

Gavin Kliger, a top staffer working with Elon Musk in government overhaul, visited the IRS to examine operations. Musk, tasked by Trump to cut costs, waste, and fraud, is now scrutinizing the IRS. Senior executives instructed to identify 'non-essential' contracts for termination.

Corporate Tax Dodging by Major U.S. Corporations

A study found that Netflix and other major U.S. corporations paid more to their top executives than they did in federal taxes. Netflix paid its top five executives $652 million while only paying $236 million in federal income tax over a five-year period. This behavior negatively impacts working families by reducing paychecks and public services.