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Kent Conrad: The second question would be with respect to the tax gap. Obviously, we have some who are not paying what they…

On the recordMarch 20, 2007
The second question would be with respect to the tax gap. Obviously, we have some who are not paying what they legitimately owe under the current Code. I assume it would be the Senator's position that his amendment would not preclude us from collecting more revenue from companies or individuals who are not now paying what they legitimately owe under the current law.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

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Discussing the tax gap and revenue collection during a Senate debate.

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