American Tax Officer

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"Teach them a lesson?"

João, who was troubled, was taken aback when he heard this, and then pressed on, "How do you suggest we do that?"

"Agree first!"

After contemplating, João thought that if they didn't deal with the nuisance of the Human Rights Organization, even if they secured another courtroom success that day, the organization's protest would undoubtedly steal the spotlight. With this in mind, he had no choice but to nod and say, "Fine, I agree. Go ahead and handle it!"

Without saying more, David walked down the stairs and headed toward the Human Rights Organization, with Buckynison Simmons and a few others quick-stepping behind him.

Soon, David confronted the group.

Seeing David's imposing approach, the Human Rights Organization temporarily halted its protest to hear what he had to say.

"I'm asking you, who threw these beer bottles?"

The crowd momentarily fell silent; after all, David had built his prestige on leading armed incursions into Indian Tribe territory and ruthlessly dismantling Rodrigozki Group. Now, facing his fierce demeanor, some members of the organization were admittedly intimidated.

"Was it you?"

David pointed at one person, and seeing them hanging their head, unable to speak, he pointed to another, "Or was it you? Or perhaps, it was you or you?"

The few called out shrank back, silent.

However, one curly-haired young man on the right, who hadn't been singled out, couldn't hold back any longer. They had come for fame, to be praised as 'fighters for humanity' nationwide; how could they cower before David now?

Breaking through the crowd, he stood up straight and defiantly declared, "Fuck, it was me. What are you going to do about it?"

"And me, I threw one too!"

"I admit it as well!"

"Count me in!"

The herd mentality is not unique to sheep; humans are the same. Once they saw a comrade taking a stand, the rest were ignited with passion, rushing to admit their involvement one after another.

"Damn, this is too arrogant!"

"That's Director David, the one who has led armed incursions into Indian Tribe territory and just recently captured Rodrigozki from Bear Country. These people are incredibly bold."

"How else do you explain why they're all a bunch of madmen? I wouldn't dare provoke the IRS and Director David like this."

As a multitude of media were broadcasting live, viewers watching the spectacle exploded with excitement and shock.

But what stunned them even more came next.

Seeing that David appeared to be overwhelmed, a man stepped forward, pulled out a wad of cash from his pocket, and said, "I threw one too. So what? Are you going to charge me with endangering public safety? Fine, I accept that charge. The punishment is nothing but a 24-hour detention and a fine of 300. Here, here's 300."

With that, he tossed three hundred-dollar bills at David's feet.

The scene stunned the media journalists present and the live viewers into silence.

Such defiance and provocation were too much for Nisen and Bucky standing behind David. They gritted their teeth, ready to step forward and teach a lesson, but David's outstretched arms held them back.

[Name: Ted Antonio.]

[Occupation: Part-time worker.]

[Monthly Income: 3,000 US dollars (tax paid).]

[Detailed Income Statement: On December 9th, earned 100 US dollars at a car wash; on December 5th, worked as a temporary waiter at a restaurant...]

[...]

David scrutinized the man who threw the banknotes before turning his gaze to the others who had shouted earlier.

[Name: Flynn Nelson.]

[Occupation: Music teacher.]

[Monthly Income: 6,000 US dollars (tax paid).]

[Detailed Income Statement:...]

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[Name: Ivan Felice.]

[Occupation: Supermarket employee.]

[Monthly Income: 3,500.]

[Detailed Income Statement:...]

[...]

After a careful inspection, the tax affairs of these Human Rights Organization members were indeed clean, which explained why they dared to protest so boldly.

What these people didn't know was that the IRS had conducted an investigation and found that among America's population of over 300 million, virtually everyone had evaded taxes in some way or another.

Sometimes, certain unintentional income can lead to tax evasion, just without one's realization.

The IRS generally turns a blind eye to such minor tax evasions resulting from unintentional income, not actively pursuing them.

After all, the money involved is usually insignificant; it would be more worthwhile to investigate a few major cases than chasing after small fry.

However, just because the IRS doesn't pursue these cases doesn't mean they lack the authority to do so.

As a court chief once said, 'The power to interpret the law is in my hands!'

Similarly, the IRS has the power to interpret tax laws. If an instance of tax evasion is identified, they may choose not to pursue it, but they absolutely can if they wish to.

And now, with the Human Rights Organization so blatantly challenging them, if David didn't meticulously enforce the law to its fullest extent, where would his authority stand?

He certainly didn't want his prestige, earned from armed action and defeating Rodrigozki, to be stripped away by the Human Rights Organization!

Gathering his thoughts, David looked impassively at the man who had thrown the money and said, "Charge you with endangering public safety? That charge is too light for you!"

"Hmph, then what do you want to charge us with!"

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