Acting IRS chief Steven Miller confessed before the Senate Finance Committee yesterday that his heart is broken over the sullied reputation of the IRS, now that the agency’s “horrible customer service” has been brought to light. We weren’t aware that the IRS had a good reputation to protect, but a report today that the IRS has also targeted adoptive parents for audit isn’t going to help matters.
Today on National Review’s website, David French shared the experience of his own audit and shared some disturbing statistics.
As we get word that the IRS has harassed a number of pro-life groups, including at least one alleged demand that a pro-life group not picket Planned Parenthood, check out this statistic: In 2012, the IRS requested additional information from 90 percent of returns claiming the adoption tax credit and went on to actually audit 69 percent.
Amazingly, Miller testified that a bigger budget would help prevent future abuses by the IRS, which both the New York Times and Washington Post reported is overworked and understaffed. Maybe not harassing adoptive parents would save some time?
WOW. We live in a country where adopting a kid is a red flag for the IRS. http://t.co/s496Aoa49o
— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahDispatch) May 22, 2013
Install solar panels = IRS thumbs up. Adopt a baby = show me your papers.
— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahDispatch) May 22, 2013
what does the irs have against adoption? http://t.co/k9wDxLY3q0
— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) May 22, 2013
It just doesn't stop. IRS waged concerted audit campaign in 2012 against ADOPTIVE PARENTS. Sick! Twisted! http://t.co/wX5cQqqa4Y
— Jack Fowler (@jackfowler) May 22, 2013
What the bleep is this now?> RT "IRS Morality: Defend Planned Parenthood, Deluge Adoptive Families w/ Audits" http://t.co/qeoguBgZuh via @#
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) May 22, 2013
Just repulsive. IRS Morality: Deluge Adoptive Families with Audits | National Review Online http://t.co/7vh7fwk995 via @#
— Michael Gerson (@MJGerson) May 22, 2013
If this article doesn't prove the terrifying institutional anti-child mentality in our country, nothing will. #tcot http://t.co/T88KEYQZRU
— Paul Wilson (@PaulWilson34) May 23, 2013
Why did IRS audit 69% of families that claimed a deduction for adoption? Isn't that a form of profiling? As an adoptive parent i'm offended
— Mark Young (@MarkYoungTruth) May 22, 2013
I work with several adoptive families who had major difficulty with the tax credit. It makes sense now in light of the IRS scandal
— Sarah Emily Jordan (@manajordan) May 22, 2013
https://twitter.com/kirstenpowers10/status/337360205253857280
Does the #IRS have data that suggests the ideological persuasion of adoptive parents?
— Melissa Mackenzie (@MelissaTweets) May 22, 2013
Good question. One thing’s certain: when the IRS takes over health care, the agency will have all sorts of data.
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