TRACK TAXES

“The Trump administration has shrunk the IRS.”

“The federal government has scaled back tax enforcement.”

“Leaving fewer federal employees to audit returns.”

“There are fewer federal employees to collect unpaid tax debts.”

“The cutbacks could lead to more Americans skirting the tax law.”

“It's possible if fighting could start again if Iran starts hitting US warships or commercial ships trying to transit through the Strait Of Hormuz or attacking the energy sector of Gulf allies. The Iranians have said they have major untouched levers to pull in response to the blockade, but we don't know what that means. At this point, it's an economic war trying to get Iran back to negotiating cable.”

“Jenna Lewis says she drove nearly a half hour to the Tulalip Reservation north of Seattle to save 55¢ a gallon. It's one of hundreds of reservation gas stations across The US with many offering some of the cheapest fuel prices because they're not subject to state taxes. Those range from 9¢ a gallon in Alaska to as high as 71¢ in California across the 35 states with federally recognized Native American tribes.”

“Gonzalez's resignation announcement came hours after California Democratic representative Eric Swalwell also announced his own plan to resign. Swalwell is facing allegations of sexual assault and misconduct from at least four women. Gonzales had already dropped his bid for reelection after being forced into a primary runoff and the launch of a congressional ethics investigation into his behavior.”

“The two districts in Toronto were considered safe Liberal strongholds, and they won handily, providing Carney with at least 173 seats and a majority government. The majority assures prime minister Carney's government a stronger position in parliament and provides support on major nation building projects as well as his government's dealings on trade and tariff issues.”

“The judge issued an order Monday saying that Trump had failed to make the argument that the article describing a birthday card to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was published with malicious intent. Trump denies writing it and said he will be refiling the complaint. Shares in Asia higher in Tuesday trading. The markets in Japan, South Korea, and China all gaining ground.”