The Republican leader of the Senate's DOGE caucus has called for the IRS to address the issue of its employees and contractors who owe up to $46 million in unpaid taxes. A report showed over 5,800 IRS workers were delinquent, with only a fraction under installment agreements. Senator Joni Ernst emphasized the need for the IRS to uphold its integrity and ensure compliance before pursuing tax delinquency among citizens. Past reports indicate a broader issue, with thousands of federal employees neglecting their tax obligations over several fiscal years.
Sen. Joni Ernst urged the IRS to ensure its employees comply with tax laws, reflecting a need for accountability to maintain public trust in the tax system.
A watchdog report revealed over 5,800 IRS employees and contractors owed up to $46 million in unpaid taxes, questioning the agency's integrity.
The IRS must address its internal issues before targeting private citizens, reinforcing the importance of compliance by federal employees set forth by Sen. Ernst.
In the previous fiscal years, over 42,000 federal employees failed to file their tax returns timely, highlighting a systemic issue within federal agencies.
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