1) the purpose of the IRS is to collect the proper amount of tax revenues at the least cost to the public, and in a manner that warrants the highest degree of public confidence in our integrity, efficiency and fairness. To achieve that purpose, we will: encourage and achieve the highest possible degree of voluntary compliance.....
From the IRS Internal Revenue Manual- Adminstration Vol. 4
The Role: The mission of the Internal Revenue Service is to encourage and achieve the highest possible degree of voluntary compliance...... From IRS tax Form 1040 EZ 1991
Dear Taxpayer:
I thank each of you reading this letter for doing your part to keep our tax system the finest inthe world. It works well because so many of you do your best to pay your fair share. As countries around the world embrace our way of life, it is a reminder that government in a free country can only be financed through voluntary compliance and the suppoort of the public it serves. "Our tax system is based on individual self-assessment and voluntary compliance". Mortimer Caplin, Internal Revenue Audit Manual (1975)
"Fear is the key element for the IRS in achieving its mission. Without fear, the IRS would have a difficult time maintaining our so-called system of voluntarycompliance..." "Given the opportunity, the IRS will take the easy way out and grab whatever it can...the IRS does not really care about you and what your future...may be". Samto Presti, former IRS Criminal Investigation Agent and author of "IRS in Action" From Form 1040 of 1993
Dear Taxpayer:
"Thank you for making this nation's tax system the most effective system of voluntary compliance in the world........." by Former Commissioner of Internal Revenue Margaret Milner Richardson