John,

In 2022, increased funding for the IRS brought significant benefits, enabling it to finally target wealthy and corporate tax evaders effectively.

Disappointingly, some Democrats caved to a $20 billion reduction in IRS funding over two years last May. This capitulation aligns them with a GOP strategy to shield wealthy tax evaders, putting vital programs like Social Security and Medicare in jeopardy.

Now, spearheaded by MAGA Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Congress is working to undo these gains, prioritizing the interests of the ultra-rich over the common good.

The increase in IRS funding has already demonstrated its value. Reduced phone wait times, new taxpayer services, and billions collected from tax cheats are just a few examples of the positive impact.

This is the line in the sand. No more cuts to the IRS. Demand Congress reject cuts to the IRS, which harm working people while letting wealthy and corporate tax cheats off the hook.

It's a simple equation: for every $1 invested in IRS enforcement, we gain an average return of $22. Cutting the IRS budget, as Republican extremists desire, will not only decrease revenue but also balloon the federal deficit by at least $114 billion over the next decade.

Mike Johnson’s mission to slash this vital IRS funding reveals a troubling priority: safeguarding mega-rich tax cheats at the expense of the American people. We cannot let this happen.

It's time to show that we value fairness and responsibility in our tax system. This is our moment to demand action from Congress and ensure a fair, equitable future for all.

The ultra-wealthy must contribute their fair share for the collective good. Demand Congress maintains IRS funding.

Let's stand united against efforts to cut IRS funding.

- Amanda

Amanda Ford, Director
Democracy for America
Advocacy Fund