Taxes aren’t fun for anyone, so who enforces tax payments? 🤔

The IRS stands for Internal Revenue Service, which is the U.S. government agency responsible for the collection of federal taxes 💰

Think of the IRS as a tax collector who comes to your door and collects money that you owe 🤑

For example, when you buy stocks, the IRS taxes the profits you make 📈

The IRS is responsible for enforcing the tax code, which means it's responsible for determining who pays what amount of taxes and when they have to pay 💸

The IRS also audits taxpayers to ensure they're filing their taxes correctly and paying the correct amount 📝

The IRS also has the authority to collect delinquent taxes from taxpayers who haven't paid their taxes. 💱

This can include fines and even imprisonment for not paying taxes 🛑

The IRS also provides tax incentives to encourage taxpayers to save money for retirement and other activities that can benefit the economy 💰

The IRS also provides resources to help taxpayers understand their rights and responsibilities when it comes to paying taxes 📚

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