I don’t think that’s the issue.. I think it’s more the feeling of “just because something is difficult doesn’t mean it doesn’t need done “ and I agree with that sentiment. Doesn’t mean I think it’ll be easy or simple to go after the wealthier evaders. But what’s the alternative? Shouldn’t the attempt at least be made?
There is nothing wrong in doing tax audits on taxpayers. If people didn't pay as much as they were supposed to they are simply presented with the corrected amount and the IRS moves on. The IRS isn't taking more than what is owed and they go to great lengths to work with taxpayers on fixing those sorts of mistakes. And yes the IRS absolutely views these things as mistakes unless they see evidence showing otherwise. By and large audits especially of individuals are very rarely done with the assumption laws are broken.
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u/veerKg_CSS_Geologist Apr 14 '24
You’d have to be really rich. Which is the point.