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John,
Your relentless activism is helping the IRS fulfill its mission for tax fairness. But now, just as we're seeing real results, Republicans are launching an all-out assault to turn back the clock.
The progress we've made together is undeniable, from the innovative Direct File program that has already saved taxpayers over $5 million in preparation fees and helped folks receive more than $90 million in refunds,[1] to the $1 billion in back taxes that the IRS has already collected from wealthy tax cheats in less than a year.[2]
House Republicans are trying to sabotage this achievement as they work to slash more than $2 billion from IRS enforcement[3] and block the nationwide rollout of Direct File. It's a blatant attempt to shield wealthy tax cheats and protect the profits of tax prep corporations―at our expense.
We can't let them succeed. The Senate Appropriations Committee voted yesterday on a bill that protects IRS funding. This bill is thanks to our continued pressure. But we need to keep fighting to ensure it passes both chambers and to push back against the House GOP's reckless attacks.
Can you chip in $10, $25, or whatever you can afford to power our campaign to defend the IRS from Republican sabotage?
Republicans are desperate to weaken the IRS for their wealthy donors who don't want to pay their fair share in taxes, and to protect the obscene profits of the corporate tax preparation industry.
Let's be clear about what these proposed GOP cuts would mean:
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A return to the days when millionaires were audited at lower rates than working families receiving the Earned Income Tax Credit.
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Billions in lost revenue that could fund critical programs for education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
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The death of Direct File, forcing millions of Americans to continue paying for a service that should be free.
We must continue to fight for a tax system that works for all Americans, not the privileged few. With your help, we can ensure that the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes and that everyday taxpayers have access to free, simple online tax filing solutions.
Fight back against Republican attacks on the IRS. Donate today to power our campaign to defend the IRS and defend the national implementation of Direct File.
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Together, we can build a tax system that works for all of us.
John Foti
Legislative Director
Americans for Tax Fairness Action Fund
[1] Warren, Carper, Beyer, Porter, Sherman Lead Over 130 Lawmakers Touting Direct File’s Successes, Urges Biden Administration to Expand Program, Make Permanent
[2] IRS collected $1 billion in back taxes from millionaires in less than a year | CNN Politics
[3] House Republicans are attacking the IRS. Here’s how they want to cut $2 billion in funding
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