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James Traficant: “At times the IRS is not only arrogant and disgusting, they are downright petty. Check this out. Louise and Harvey…”

On the recordMay 22, 1996
At times the IRS is not only arrogant and disgusting, they are downright petty. Check this out. Louise and Harvey Phillips of Deltona, FL, got a demand letter from the IRS. The letter said, ``You owe us money; and if you don't pay in 10 days, we will take legal action against you.'' The Phillips' just got tired of the drag, so they wrote a check, ladies and gentlemen, for the entire amount. One red cent. The Phillips then asked, ``Why are you so petty?'' And the IRS said, ``That's none of your business. You will get an answer in 8 weeks.'' Beam me up, Mr. Speaker. No wonder the American people are taxed off. I think the Congress of the United States of America should tell the IRS to shove that Phillips penny right up their software. I think we should also tell them that the Phillips' of Deltona, FL, just happen to be their boss. Think about it. Yield back the balance of this 32 cent stamp for a 1 penny settlement with the IRS.
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James Traficant
Ohio
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Criticizing the IRS for its treatment of taxpayers during a House floor speech.

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