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IRS Agents Slide Down Chimneys Looking For Gifts Of $600 Or More
The Babylon Bee ^ | December 9, 2022 | The Babylon Bee

Posted on 12/11/2022 8:24:39 AM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks

MUNCIE, IN — IRS agents kicked off a new holiday tradition this week as they began nationwide canvassing of taxpayers' homes, sliding down their chimneys in search of undeclared gifts worth $600 or more.

Terrence Poole, Special Agent in Charge of Joy-Quashing, explained the agency's actions, saying, "We understand that people get caught up in the spirit of the season and all that. But we want to be a constant reminder that celebrating the birth of the Savior of the universe is not more important than giving an account to the government for every single thing you have."

The Jackson family of Muncie were initially surprised to find the black-suited agents pouring out of their chimney and ripping open their presents, but became cooperative after father Ben Jackson was given an explanation and a brief sleeper hold. "Yeah, I guess it's our patriotic duty or something," said Mr. Jackson after regaining consciousness.

Agents will be searching homes during the entire holiday season. Agent Poole continued, "We'll usually be entering through the chimney. For homes that don't have a chimney, we'll either be sending a magic elf through the keyhole or else using an armored personnel carrier equipped with a battering ram to breach a convenient wall. Yeah, one of those. Probably the second one."

Asked if the agents had faced any difficulties with their searches so far, Agent Poole said, "It was a little embarrassing one time when we ended up in Sam Bankman-Fried's house. We just apologized and backed out slowly. I'm sure he's got nothing important to declare."

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1 posted on 12/11/2022 8:24:39 AM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

dumbest policy. can’t even sell the crap in my house without bowing to this insane policy which should be abolished


2 posted on 12/11/2022 8:25:59 AM PST by Sacajaweau ( )
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Nice that they reported this from Indiana LOL.
We got hi-tech panhandlers with their Venmo addresses on the cardboard signs they carry.
Might get a surprise tax bill.


3 posted on 12/11/2022 8:27:59 AM PST by nascarnation (Let's go Brandon!)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Ok, that gave me a chuckle. Not much to laugh over lately.


4 posted on 12/11/2022 8:32:16 AM PST by Irenic
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

“Gifts” of $599.99 will suddenly become very commonplace.


5 posted on 12/11/2022 8:38:03 AM PST by lee martell
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Look on the bright side. California has basically decriminalized theft of goods under $1,000 in value. The organized shoplifting rings are a big business. These thefts should be regarded as taxable events and are large enough to trigger active IRS enforcement. Maybe the IRS expansion is Biden’s response to the Cali shoplifting spree. If Cali law enforcement won’t act, perhaps the IRS will.


6 posted on 12/11/2022 8:38:04 AM PST by sphinx
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Come on people, this is part of their plan to go after the billionaires!!!


7 posted on 12/11/2022 8:39:45 AM PST by utax
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Cindy Lou Who could not be reached for comment.


8 posted on 12/11/2022 8:41:17 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

“Lessee, Cindy Lou Who who is no more than two? You’re still old enough to pay income tax, kid!”


9 posted on 12/11/2022 8:42:37 AM PST by Billthedrill
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To: Sacajaweau

dumbest policy. can’t even sell the crap in my house without bowing to this insane policy

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Only dumb if you’re a liberty and freedom loving person.

For the Left this is a brilliant step forward in constructing their totalitarian stranglehold over the American people.


10 posted on 12/11/2022 8:43:42 AM PST by Starboard
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To: Irenic

I’m thinking of a new use for punji sticks.


11 posted on 12/11/2022 9:04:06 AM PST by Chad C. Mulligan (CNN)
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To: Chad C. Mulligan

OOOh I love punji sticks— used them a lot in H1Z1


12 posted on 12/11/2022 9:13:48 AM PST by Irenic
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