IRS is 90 years old, a link to some interesting facts

In summary, the conversation on the transfer of money from the poor to the rich, orchestrated by the government, led to a discussion on the increasing tax rates in the United States and the decrease in social services. Some argued that this was due to the government's spending on projects that did not exist 90 years ago. However, others pointed out that the tax rates were still high compared to 90 years ago, regardless of the reason for the increase. The original post expressed surprise at the idea that living nearly 100 years ago may not have been so bad after all.
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Kerrie
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Bear with me, the info is from cnn.com, but i found what it had to say interesting...perhaps living nearly 100 years ago wasn't so bad?

http://money.cnn.com/2003/10/02/pf/taxes/irs_birthday/index.htm?cnn=yes

at this rate, in another 100 years the United States government will have the tax rate extremely high and most likely with less social services for the citizens who fund it that we have today...
 
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There wouldn't be such a problem if there wasn't such a huge transfer of money from the poor to the rich, orchestrated by the government.
 
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Originally posted by Zero
There wouldn't be such a problem if there wasn't such a huge transfer of money from the poor to the rich, orchestrated by the government.
Gee, I would have said the exact opposite.
 
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Originally posted by russ_watters
Gee, I would have said the exact opposite.
That's because you are usually wrong. Swallowing right-wing lies doesn't make you a better right-winger, Russ...it just makes you wrong. :frown:
 
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did anyone read the information from the link? this wasn't a thread to pitch the left against the right...regardless of what side you are, you sill have to pay outrageous taxes compared to 90 years ago...
 
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Originally posted by Kerrie
did anyone read the information from the link? this wasn't a thread to pitch the left against the right...regardless of what side you are, you sill have to pay outrageous taxes compared to 90 years ago...
Outrageous taxes that are caused by spending that simply didn't exist 90 years ago. People rode buggys on dirt roads, remember?
 
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Originally posted by Zero
Outrageous taxes that are caused by spending that simply didn't exist 90 years ago. People rode buggys on dirt roads, remember?

OOPS! And I thought it had something to do with the fact that it took 5 administrators to oversee the installation of a lightbulb in a government facility! Darn! Wrong again?!
 
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Originally posted by kat
OOPS! And I thought it had something to do with the fact that it took 5 administrators to oversee the installation of a lightbulb in a government facility! Darn! Wrong again?!
Would you care to make a little more sense?
 

1. How was the IRS established and when?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was established on July 1, 1862, as a bureau of the Department of the Treasury. It was created by President Abraham Lincoln to help fund the Civil War.

2. How has the IRS changed over the past 90 years?

Since its establishment in 1862, the IRS has undergone many changes, including expanding its responsibilities to include administering tax laws, collecting taxes, and enforcing tax laws. It has also implemented new technologies and streamlined processes to better serve taxpayers.

3. What are some interesting facts about the IRS?

Some interesting facts about the IRS include its headquarters in Washington D.C. being the tallest building in the city when it was completed in 1935, and the IRS processing over 240 million tax returns each year. Additionally, the IRS employs over 70,000 people and has an annual budget of around $11 billion.

4. How does the IRS handle tax fraud and evasion?

The IRS has a dedicated Criminal Investigation Division that investigates and prosecutes cases of tax fraud and evasion. This division works closely with other law enforcement agencies and uses advanced technology to identify and prosecute those who attempt to cheat the tax system.

5. How does the IRS use technology to process tax returns?

The IRS uses a variety of technologies, including electronic filing systems and automated data processing, to process tax returns quickly and accurately. They also have online tools and resources to help taxpayers file their taxes, check the status of their refund, and make payments. This use of technology has greatly improved the efficiency of the IRS and made it easier for taxpayers to interact with the agency.

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