1. United States
2. N.C.
3. Letter

The proposed DOGE cuts to the IRS workforce are deeply concerning and risk costing our nation dearly in lost tax revenue. According to reports, these cuts aimed at downsizing the agency by nearly 20% before the tax filing season could lead to a staggering $500 billion drop in tax receipts this year alone. This represents over 10% of expected revenues and underscores the critical role IRS personnel play in ensuring compliance and collection of legally owed taxes. Experts have warned that rendering the IRS dysfunctional through aggressive staffing reductions will only diminish the government's ability to operate effectively and collect the funds needed to provide essential services. While some may gamble on avoiding taxes due to diminished enforcement, this willful non-compliance harms all citizens who dutifully pay their fair share. I urge you to reconsider these misguided cuts that threaten to cripple the IRS and deprive our nation of vitally needed revenue. Maintaining an adequately staffed and functional tax collection agency is vital for upholding the integrity of our tax system and funding government operations for the benefit of all Americans.