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The IRS suddenly starts audits of company officials. Srsly.
by kabdib 10y ago
The IRS suddenly starts audits of company officials. Srsly.
- komali2 10y agoI was under the impression the FBI and CIA are separate agencies from the IRS, i.e., they can't just secretly tell the IRS to audit someone.
- kabdib 10y agoTrying to dredge up the articles; I believe that the CEO of a high-tech company was heavily investigated by the IRS after he threatened to make an NSL public. In the past, the IRS has definitely been used as a tool to apply pressure. It's not supposed to happen, but it does.
- asquabventured 10y ago> Trying to dredge up the articles; I believe that the CEO of a high-tech company was heavily investigated by the IRS after he threatened to make an NSL public. Joseph Nacchio[1], CEO of Quest? His case[2] is a clear warning shot that if you don't play ball with the spooks, the government has no problem throwing the hammer at you. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Nacchio#Career https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Nacchio#Career [2] http://www.businessinsider.com/the-story-of-joseph-nacchio-and-the-nsa-2013-6 http://www.businessinsider.com/the-story-of-joseph-nacchio-a...
- kabdib 10y agoYup, that's the guy.
- indolering 10y agoThey will use whatever powers they have to coerce companies (or individuals) into cooperating, including with holding contracts or causing regulatory headaches.