**Incompetence**
The ongoing struggles with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) exemplify the maddening inefficiency prevalent under the Biden administration.
Despite having received additional funding through the Inflation Reduction Act to hire an astronomical 88,000 new employees, the IRS continues to drop the ball on crucial taxpayer services.
One frustrated taxpayer recently recounted a disheartening experience after submitting his 2024 income tax return electronically.
Having overpaid his taxes, he was entitled to a refund, but the IRS rejected his submission due to a missing Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN).
This individual had yet to receive the promised CP01A Notice containing the necessary IP PIN, showcasing the IRS’s staggering incompetence.
The agency assures taxpayers that they will receive their IP PIN in early January each year to facilitate the filing process, yet this promise remains unfulfilled for many—leading to significant financial delays.
The question now is whether taxpayers will receive interest during the time their refunds are held hostage by the agency's inefficiency.
In a refreshing twist, former President Donald Trump proposed a solution that could better utilize the newly minted IRS agents.
Reports indicate that Trump is considering redirecting these agents to the southern border, where their skills would be better served enforcing immigration laws instead of snooping into American taxpayers' finances.
This proposal is a call to arms for prioritizing border security over the financial harassment of hardworking citizens.
As the Biden administration faces criticism for its handling of the IRS and its dubious management of federal resources, Trump's timely suggestion underscores a striking contrast in leadership philosophies.
While Republicans are focused on protecting the average American from bureaucratic blunders, the other side remains consumed with policies that seem to favor extensive government overreach.
It’s time for accountability in tax collection and a renewed focus on what truly matters—protecting citizens and their financial interests.
As the IRS continues to falter, conservative leaders like Trump are positioning themselves as champions of the taxpayer, pushing back against the inadequacies of an overwhelming bureaucratic system.
Sources:
americanthinker.comtownhall.comthepostmillennial.com