The recent announcement by the IRS that it will collect an additional $560 billion from rich tax cheats thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act is a significant development in the battle against tax evasion. As someone who believes in the importance of everyone paying their fair share, I am pleased to see the government taking steps to hold the wealthy accountable for their financial responsibilities.
It is disheartening to think that there are individuals who have been evading taxes for years, while the rest of us work hard to fulfill our obligations. The fact that audits of millionaires and billionaires have decreased due to the IRS’s lack of funding is alarming.… Continue reading
When I read the news about the former IRS employee who purposefully acquired his job with the intention of leaking Trump’s tax returns, my reaction was mixed. This is a discussion that calls for nuance, and it left me teetering between admiration for his audacity and skepticism about his approach. The headline reads like an espionage thriller, with a maverick outsider exploiting the system to expose a billionaire’s tax records.
The man in question, who was charged for his actions, had breached federal regulations by intentionally leaking the tax return information. My initial instinct was to cringe, remembering that the individual committed a crime.… Continue reading
The online rumor mill has been swirling with speculation recently about former U.S. President Donald Trump’s health. Specifically, many internet dwellers are hypothesizing if Donald Trump might have secondary syphilis, pointing out red splotches on his hand as signs of the disease. The hypotheses arose primarily out of a need for humor and derision and had led to a quite the array of wisecracks online. As a commentator, it is always intriguing to observe public opinion, and the crazier it is, the more entertainment I glean from it. Yet, I also find it important to reflect on the consequences of encouraging such unfounded rumors.… Continue reading
The American Dream, for so long the shining beacon that carried the promise of opportunities and prosperity to both citizens and immigrants, is fast fading. This assertion, voiced recently by Walgreens’ boss, is something of a wakeup call. He speaks primarily for himself and his ilk in the top echelons of wealth who believe that this wealth discrepancy is unsustainable and damaging the very fabric of our society. He insists that their taxes must be increased to mitigate the broadening wealth gap and the subsequent demise of the middle class—the real job creator, the driver of diverse industries and the sustainer of demand for a plethora of goods and services.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood