Political Quotes

“finally, on the nominations front, today will be a busy day on the Senate floor. Later this morning, we will confirm Daniel Werfel to serve as Commissioner for the IRS. Mr. Werfel's confirmation will bring important benefits to the American people because when the IRS is better staffed, more Americans can benefit from the tax credits-- significant tax credits--we approved last year through legislation like CHIPS and Science and the IRA and other legislation as well. First, Republicans wanted to cut IRS agents, which hurts the American people because they have to wait longer in line to get help with filing their taxes, and it lets the rich get away without paying their fair share of taxes. No ultrawealthy American should ever pay less on a percentage basis than a nurse or a cabdriver. This nomination, plus the addition of IRS agents in the bill, will make it far more likely the wealthy will pay their fair share. As we know, under Donald Trump, auditing the ultrawealthy went way down, while people on the EITC, the earned income tax credit, who were making about $40,000 a year, were being audited over and over again. It also makes it more likely that when Americans need help, they won't have to wait hours or days or weeks to get in touch with an IRS agent.…”