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IRS Officer Slams Trump, Urges Audit Investigations

9/5/2025

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IRS Appeals Officer Niki Wilkinson criticized President Trump's agenda following the ousting of colleague Holly Paz.
She accused Republicans of "fear mongering" regarding IRS audits, highlighting fraud in passthroughs.
Wilkinson urged Senators to investigate audits rather than spread misinformation.
She noted corruption spans both parties and mentioned audits of Democrats in her DMV office.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to revamp the IRS, emphasizing revenue, privacy, and customer service.

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IRS Appeals Officer Niki Wilkinson criticized President Trump's agenda following the ousting of colleague Holly Paz.
She accused Republicans of "fear mongering" regarding IRS audits, highlighting fraud in passthroughs.
Wilkinson urged Senators to investigate audits rather than spread misinformation.
She noted corruption spans both parties and mentioned audits of Democrats in her DMV office.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to revamp the IRS, emphasizing revenue, privacy, and customer service.