When Republicans forced through IRS budget cuts between 2010 and 2021, the results were clear. As the IRS enforcement staff shrank by 30%, audit rates fell for millionaires by 77% and for large corporations by half. Freeloaders rejoiced.
On the recordMay 27, 2025
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Wyden highlights the negative consequences of past IRS budget cuts.
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