On the recordMay 18, 2021
There is anywhere from $500 billion to $100 trillion in taxes each year that are owed and not paid. That is a staggering figure.
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congress.govChris Van Hollen: “There is anywhere from $500 billion to $100 trillion in taxes each year that are owed and not paid. That is a staggering…”
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Highlighting the significant tax gap in the U.S. tax system.
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