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These Companies Pay Their Executives More Than They Pay in Taxes
Tesla, Ford, Netflix and T-Mobile are among scores of U.S. firms that pay their top execs more than they pay the IRS.
IRS Pursues 125,000 Non-Filing Cases in Crackdown on Wealthy Tax Evaders
The IRS chief said there was a "tax gap" of over $150 billion each year that the wealthy owe but do not pay.
IRS Estimates $561B Tax Revenue Rise With Crackdown on Corporations and the Rich
Republicans have waged a multiyear effort to claw back the funding that allows the IRS to increase scrutiny on the rich.
IRS Funding Targeted by GOP Has Allowed Agency to Recover $500M From the Rich
Democrats said the IRS’s successes have made it clear that the GOP is trying to protect their wealthy benefactors.
12 House Dems Join GOP to Pass IRS-Gutting Israel Aid Package for Gaza Genocide
The legislation provides $14.3 billion in military aid to Israel while cutting an equal amount from IRS funding.
Under Trump, IRS Audited Low-Income Families at Higher Rate Than Millionaires
More than a million wealthy Americans have evaded close to $66 billion in federal taxes in recent years.
Ultrawealthy Reap Tax Breaks From Private Foundations With Little Public Benefit
Some have obtained millions in tax deductions and personally benefit from donated assets meant to serve the public.
Progressive Orgs Say Dems Should Fully Fund IRS After GOP Betrayal on Debt Deal
GOP actions have nullified an agreement requiring cuts to the IRS, argued several economic justice groups.
Corporate Donors Fund Dark Money Push for Third Party Presidential Challenger
Of the 36 disclosed by the IRS, only two are not corporate executives, retired corporate executives or their spouses.
IRS Cuts in Debt Ceiling Deal Will Cost Over $40 Billion in Lost Revenue
Sheldon Whitehouse, chair of the Senate Budget Committee, pointed out that the cuts will add $19 billion to the deficit.