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> But the real question is why they don't do the same for tax evasion? Who says they don't? If I had to guess, I would say the magnitude of the problem is ju

by bow_ 4y ago

> But the real question is why they don't do the same for tax evasion? Who says they don't? If I had to guess, I would say the magnitude of the problem is just more complex. The tax system is more complicated and impacts more people. They did attempt to change the law to give the tax agency more similar powers[1]. Last I checked, it was rejected due to public outcry[2]. I do not expect this to be the last attempt. -- [1] https://kammeradvokaten.dk/nyheder/nyt-lovforslag-kunstig-intelligens-skal-bekaempe-skattesvig https://kammeradvokaten.dk/nyheder/nyt-lovforslag-kunstig-in... [2] https://pro.ing.dk/datatech/artikel/efter-massiv-kritik-minister-afviser-aendre-ny-lov-om-ml-i-skat https://pro.ing.dk/datatech/artikel/efter-massiv-kritik-mini...

ceejayoz 4y ago
> Who says they don't? Here in the US, they don't. https://www.propublica.org/article/irs-sorry-but-its-just-easier-and-cheaper-to-audit-the-poor https://www.propublica.org/article/irs-sorry-but-its-just-ea... "Congress asked the IRS to report on why it audits the poor more than the affluent. Its response is that it doesn’t have enough money and people to audit the wealthy properly. So it’s not going to."
- salawat 4y ago
  And even if given that money, what have they singled out? They bumped down financial institution income reporting down to $600. Going after low earners instead of going after the affluent.