IRS Chief Vows to Crack Down on Wealthy Tax Evaders

In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel outlined his plan to combat tax evasion by wealthy individuals and corporations. Werfel aims to rebuild the agency’s workforce and deploy advanced data analytics to identify tax cheats. He emphasized that the IRS will focus on high-income individuals and large corporations, not middle-class or small business owners. The agency plans to hire 5,000 new employees over the next six months and invest in technology to analyze complex returns and transactions. Werfel acknowledged that the IRS has lost public trust due to past customer service issues but assured that the agency will treat taxpayers fairly while cracking down on those who intentionally evade taxes. He stressed the importance of restoring confidence in the nation’s tax system and ensuring everyone pays their fair share.

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