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> In FY 2019, the IRS plans to cut 2,200 employees.[1] In Rettig's FY 2020 budget request, he plans to cut an additional 1,800 employees. Since FY 2010, staffin
by eximius 6y ago
> In FY 2019, the IRS plans to cut 2,200 employees.[1] In Rettig's FY 2020 budget request, he plans to cut an additional 1,800 employees. Since FY 2010, staffing decreased by about 19 percent, primarily in compliance and enforcement.[2]
Sounds like the current administration doesn't want a functioning IRS. Less government, less money, less enforcement for those who can avoid obvious fraud. It is everything the current administration wants.
[1] - https://www.govexec.com/management/2018/05/irs-defends-budget-would-cut-more-2200-full-time-jobs/148415/ https://www.govexec.com/management/2018/05/irs-defends-budge...
[2] - https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/266/02.-IRS-FY-2020-CJ.pdf https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/266/02.-IRS-FY-2020-C...
- dragonwriter 6y ago> Sounds like the current administration doesn't want a functioning IRS. The current administration, and Republicans in Congress for about 20 years before the current administration, including when they had majorities in one or both Houses.
- eximius 6y agoYea, probably. I just only cited data for recently.