{"id":2038560,"date":"2023-09-20T11:41:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T15:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/irs-will-keep-operating-even-if-government-shuts-down\/"},"modified":"2023-09-20T11:47:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T15:47:26","slug":"irs-will-keep-operating-even-if-government-shuts-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/irs-will-keep-operating-even-if-government-shuts-down\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS to Continue Operating During Government Shutdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Firs-will-keep-operating-even-if-government-shuts-down%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2038560&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>The IRS \u200cWill Keep Working\u200b and Collecting Taxes Even\u200c if Government \u2063Shuts Down<\/h2>\n<p>In the\u2062 face \u2064of\u2063 partisan gridlock and a potential\u2064 government shutdown, the IRS remains committed \u2062to its work, according to Doreen Greenwald, president of \u200bthe \u200bNational Treasury Employees Union (NTEU). In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-mum-on-whether-biden-will-debate-in-2024-election\/\" title=\"Democrats silent on Biden's participation in 2024 debates.\">recent press call<\/a>, Greenwald assured that the IRS would use funds from\u2063 the Inflation Reduction Act to \u2063stay fully \u2064operational and continue\u200d pursuing individuals who fail to comply with tax laws. While awaiting a final \u2062plan from the \u200bTreasury Department, Greenwald expressed \u200chope that lawmakers would reach a deal to\u2063 avoid a shutdown.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/irs-overhauls-audit-practice-after-reports-of-racial-disparities-in-tax-audits-5494202?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>IRS Overhauls Audit Practice After Reports of\u200c &#8216;Racial\u2063 Disparities&#8217; \u200cin Tax Audits<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 9\/19\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/hunter-biden-files-lawsuit-against-irs-claiming-violation-of-privacy-5493864?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Hunter Biden Files\u200d Lawsuit Against IRS, Claiming Violation of \u200cPrivacy<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; \u200d9\/18\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According\u200c to Greenwald, the uncertainty surrounding the final \u2063plan weighs heavily on IRS employees. However, the\u2064 government is currently funded by last year&#8217;s $1.7\u2064 trillion omnibus\u200c bill, which will keep operations running until \u2064the end of the fiscal\u2064 year\u200c on September 30.<\/p>\n<p>Congress now\u200c faces the challenge of approving 11 major spending bills by\u200b the end of September to prevent a \u200dgovernment shutdown. With\u2062 little confidence in lawmakers&#8217; ability \u200cto meet the\u2063 deadline,\u200b Greenwald emphasized \u2064the importance of pressuring elected leaders\u200b to fulfill their responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Former \u200bPresident Donald Trump has expressed support for a\u200b government shutdown if a fair deal cannot be reached to address the nation&#8217;s growing public debt, which \u200dexceeds $30 trillion.<\/p>\n<h2>IRS Launches &#8216;Sweeping, Historic&#8217; Tax Crackdown<\/h2>\n<p>Meanwhile, the\u200d IRS plans to utilize a portion of its \u2062$60 billion funding boost \u2064to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/analysis-of-dems-pro-inflation-act-finds-irs-audits-will-mostly-fall-on-the-middle-class\/\" title=\"Analysis of Dems' Pro-Inflation Act Finds IRS Audits Will Mostly Fall on the Middle Class\">enhance enforcement efforts<\/a>\u200c against higher-earning Americans and tax evaders. The agency aims to hire\u2063 more tax enforcers and leverage cutting-edge technologies\u2064 like artificial intelligence for more efficient targeting.\u200b In early \u200cSeptember, the IRS \u200bannounced a \u200b&#8221;sweeping, historic&#8221; tax enforcement initiative\u2063 following a comprehensive review of its\u2064 enforcement strategies.<\/p>\n<p>While the\u200c IRS\u200b promises not to increase audit \u2064rates \u2062for individuals earning less \u2063than $400,000 per year, a recent watchdog report casts doubt on this pledge. The\u2063 report questions the \u200dIRS&#8217;s ability to define \u200d&#8221;high-income&#8221; and suggests outdated tax examination \u2063codes \u2064may set the threshold at $200,000.<\/p>\n<h2>Watchdog Warns<\/h2>\n<p>The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration\u200d (TIGTA), responsible\u2064 for overseeing the IRS, conducted a \u200creview \u2064that criticized the\u200b agency for lacking a clear definition\u2064 of &#8220;high-income&#8221; earners. The watchdog report highlights inconsistencies \u200bin the\u2062 IRS&#8217;s use of \u2062different definitions \u200bdepending\u200d on the context and outdated examination codes from 1976.<\/p>\n<p>The IRS argues that a \u2064rigid definition would hinder its ability to address\u2064 emerging issues, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nearly-500-irs-agents-have-pocketed-mysterious-payments-from-private-firms-watchdog-report\/\" title=\"Over 500 IRS agents received undisclosed payments from private firms, says watchdog report.\">watchdog report raises concerns<\/a> \u200dabout the agency&#8217;s ability to identify taxpayers\u2064 earning over $400,000. Despite these challenges, the IRS\u2064 has hired\u2063 over \u200d3,700 additional tax enforcers\u2063 to target higher-earning\u200c individuals and focus \u200bon complex partnerships and large corporations.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200dWhat measures has the \u2064IRS taken to ensure its ability to operate \u200dfully, even\u200c in the event\u200c of a government shutdown, and what specific\u2062 priorities does it have, such as pursuing tax\u2064 evaders<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ence in the ability to meet this deadline, there is growing concern among federal agencies and their employees, including the IRS.<\/p>\n<p>The IRS plays a crucial role in\u200c the functioning of the government. It\u200b is responsible for collecting the taxes needed to\u2062 fund various government programs and services. Any\u200c disruption in its operations could have far-reaching consequences for \u2062the country.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the uncertainty\u200b surrounding the budget negotiations, Greenwald emphasized that the IRS is \u2064prepared to continue its work. \u2064The agency has access to funds from the Inflation Reduction Act, \u200dwhich will enable it to \u2062stay fully operational and carry\u200c out its duties even if the government shuts down.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key priorities for the IRS will be pursuing individuals who\u200c fail \u2064to comply with tax laws. Tax evasion is a serious offense\u2064 that undermines the integrity of \u2062the\u2064 tax\u2063 system and deprives the government \u2062of much-needed revenue.\u200c The IRS remains committed to holding these \u2064individuals accountable.<\/p>\n<p>Greenwald\u200b expressed\u200b hope that lawmakers would be able to reach a deal to avoid a government shutdown. Such a shutdown would not only disrupt the IRS&#8217;s operations but also have a broader impact on the economy and the American \u200cpeople.<\/p>\n<p>It is important for Congress to\u200c come together and fulfill\u2062 its responsibility of\u200d funding the government in\u2062 a timely manner. \u200dThe uncertainty caused by\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/irs-will-keep-operating-even-if-government-shuts-down\/\" title=\"IRS to Continue Operating During Government Shutdown\">budget delays puts unnecessary strain<\/a> on federal\u200b agencies and their employees, who are already grappling with the challenges of the ongoing pandemic and other pressing issues.<\/p>\n<p>The IRS, like other federal \u200dagencies, plays a vital role in serving the American people. Its continued functioning and ability to collect taxes are essential \u200dfor the smooth operation of \u2062the government and the provision of important services to \u2063the public.<\/p>\n<p>As the deadline to pass the spending \u200bbills \u2063approaches, it is crucial for lawmakers to prioritize the needs of the American people and ensure that the government remains operational. The IRS&#8217;s\u2062 commitment to its work, even in the face of potential \u2062gridlock, is a testament to the dedication of its employees and the importance of its mission.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2062 conclusion, \u2063while the\u2064 possibility of a government\u2062 shutdown looms, the IRS remains committed to its \u2064work. With access to funds\u2063 from the\u2062 Inflation Reduction Act, the agency is poised to stay fully operational and continue pursuing\u2063 tax evaders. It is now up to\u200b Congress to reach a deal and prevent a disruptive shutdown that could have \u200dfar-reaching consequences for the \u2062country. The importance of funding the \u2063government\u2063 and supporting federal agencies like the IRS cannot be \u200boverstated, as they play \u2064a crucial role in\u200b serving the American people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IRS will function and tax enforcers will be paid, even if the government shutdown occurs due to unresolved partisan gridlock, according to Doreen Greenwald, president of NTEU. 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