The IRS Shrank. Will That Lead to More Tax Cheating?
The IRS has undergone significant workforce reductions under the Trump administration, leading to concerns about decreased tax enforcement and increased opportunities for tax evasion, despite the agency's efforts to modernize with AI and automation.
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