Biden's IRS Has Spent Millions On These Items Since 2020. It Has Nothing To Do With Taxes.
According to a recent report from a watchdog organization, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has spent over $10 million since 2020 on firearms, ammunition, and military-style gear. This may come as a shock as the IRS is primarily responsible for tax collection and ensuring tax compliance.
OpenTheBooks.com published the report, which outlines the items purchased by the IRS, including tactical vests, helmets, body armor, shotguns, rifles, and handguns, as well as thousands of rounds of ammunition, including hollow-point bullets designed to expand on impact. You can read the full report here.
The IRS has justified its purchase by stating that it is necessary to ensure the safety of its agents, who can find themselves in dangerous situations while dealing with potentially violent taxpayers or criminal organizations that are trying to evade taxes.
Critics of the IRS's spending have argued that the purchases are both unnecessary and wasteful. They suggest that the IRS should stick to its core mission of tax collection and leave law enforcement to other federal agencies, such as the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
This is not the first time that the IRS has faced criticism for its spending. In 2013, the agency was criticized for spending millions of dollars on lavish conferences and other expenses for its employees. This latest report only adds to the controversy and raises questions about the agency's use of taxpayer funds.
The watchdog group that published the report is calling for greater transparency in the IRS's spending and demanding that the agency justify why it needs such military-style equipment. They argue that the American public has the right to know how their tax dollars are being spent and whether it is in the best interest of the country.