American tax officials

Chapter 313 You're Finished, Dumbasson

The entrance to the Los Angeles IRS office.

Upon seeing the Amazon legal team emerge, a group of media outlets immediately surrounded them with microphones, eager to learn more about the details of the conversation.

However, Lacruyne and the others hadn't gotten anything out of David, so they couldn't tell the media anything. They could only shut up, break through the encirclement, and get into their car.

The Bellagio Hotel became the base for the Amazon legal team.

After returning to a suite at the hotel, Lakroi and his group immediately asked, "What's your opinion?"

"I don't think he has grasped much about us yet."

"That's what I think too."

"..."

Although they didn't get much information from David's conversation, judging from his words and expressions, all four of them believed that David didn't currently have much leverage over them.

In fact, Lakluva thought so too, and the four people's answers reassured him a bit. However, he then seemed to remember something and said, "Even if he doesn't know too much about us right now, this guy's methods are extraordinary. Just in case, I think we must keep a close eye on some of our 'tails.' Let's all think carefully about where the problems are and arrange for someone to deal with them."

Wilbur and the other three nodded, then each took out their phones and began making their deployments.

Meanwhile, David wasn't idle at the IRS in Los Angeles either. He compiled several forms from the information he obtained from Amazon's legal department and then called in Simon, Nison, and Bucky.

"Select some clever inspectors to conduct undercover investigations of Amazon's factories, research centers, and warehouses in various states, then cross-reference their data with that of the local governments and bring that information back to me!"

"Understood."

The three people took the forms and immediately turned and left.

……

In the days that followed, the Los Angeles IRS kept a low profile as David had instructed, conducting a covert investigation, and no major news emerged.

As for the media and major social platforms, the heated discussions about this matter continue.

Meanwhile, major companies like Microsoft, Google, and Oracle are all closely observing the situation in order to respond as soon as possible.

As for the Freemasons, they are still seeking a presidential pardon for the Sackler family, attempting to use this as a blow to David.

Unfortunately, David is no longer fighting alone.

Because the Ansar group has made it clear that they want to use him as a tool to weaken the Freemasons.

David is currently working diligently to target the Amazon Group, and this group naturally won't let the Freemasons pull off an amnesty to distract him. Therefore, they have successfully withstood the Freemasons' pressure on the White House.

Upon seeing this result, the Freemasons were naturally furious, but given that Dumbasson was under investigation, they had to temporarily abandon the idea of ​​granting him a pardon and instead began to make some arrangements regarding the matter.

Although Jeff Bezos is not a Jewish or Freemason, the company is backed by a large amount of Jewish capital.

As a giant company with a market value of nearly two trillion, such a company carries significant weight for the Freemasonry group, and they naturally cannot stand idly by and watch it be sanctioned.

Otherwise, this could trigger a domino effect, thereby shaking their Freemasonry's position in the American economy.

Time quickly came to September 15th.

"Hello everyone, today is the 11th day since the IRS announced its investigation into Amazon. The Los Angeles IRS is probably still in the investigation phase, and there's still no news coming out. Let's see what happens next..."

At the entrance of the Los Angeles IRS, a large number of media outlets were still stationed to report on the situation.

Meanwhile, there was a knock on the door of the director's office. After David signaled, Nixon, Bucky, Simmons, and two others walked in, looking very energetic and holding documents.

"Boss, as per your request, I assembled an investigation team and launched investigations in Ohio, Vermont, Alabama, and other states. We discovered that the equipment at the Amazon Research Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, Montpellier, Vermont, and other places did not truly meet the requirements of the local governments. In many places, it only met half of the standards, but because their economic indicators were sufficient, the local governments turned a blind eye."

As Simmons spoke, he placed the documents and materials he had obtained in front of David.

David took it and examined it carefully.

After examining it for a while, a smile appeared on his lips.

Simmons is absolutely right; the equipment specifications for research centers in places like the Amazon are indeed insufficient compared to the specifications set by the local governments.

In other words, their taking advantage of the value-added tax reduction policy is actually a violation of regulations.

"Director, as per your request, I also assembled an investigation team to conduct investigations in Nevada, Alabama, and other states. I confirmed that the factories and warehouses in Montgomery, Las Vegas, and other locations were not large enough to qualify for tax subsidies, and their equipment and facilities did not meet the criteria for value-added tax reductions. They were also artificially inflated by relying on economic indicators!"

Bucky also handed over the information he had gathered.

After checking, David's smile widened, because just as Bucky had said, the Amazon warehouses and factories in these areas were indeed illegally evading tax policies.

"Boss, investigating Amazon's 'hidden tax' was a tough job, but I did it well. After the cooperation of dozens of police stations, I got statements and data lists from 366 merchants, which proves that Amazon is indeed charging users a 'hidden tax.' They're doomed this time!"

Nissen first complained bitterly, then handed over the document, which was thicker than the two documents from Simons and Bucky.

David's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he immediately began to examine the product.

"Heh, I knew it!"

About twenty minutes later, after reviewing the general contents of the document, he revealed a smile that was even harder to suppress than an AK.

Violating tax policies only benefits the government and the IRS, but these hidden taxes benefit all Amazon consumers.

Don't be fooled by the fact that many of these consumers are now wavering between supporting and opposing the investigation of Amazon.

But if their interests are truly infringed upon, these people won't be so easy to talk to; even if they support Amazon, they might have to switch sides.

After all, you, Amazon, are currently under investigation by the IRS, and we're standing by you and supporting you.

But you, Amazon, have been treating us like leeks to be harvested all these years, and you've been doing it behind our backs, treating us like fools. How can we tolerate that?

"Boss, what should we do next?"

Hearing Simmons' words, David collected his thoughts, picked up his phone, dialed Donald's number, and said, "Deputy Director Donald, we've gathered the relevant materials about Amazon. Should we go directly to them to negotiate a fine, or what should we do?"

Amazon is different from Disney and cryptocurrency companies.

This company has never paid a single penny of tax over the years, but instead has taken advantage of them year after year. The General Administration has obviously been itching to punish this guy for a long time, so he doesn't know if the General Administration will impose any other penalties.

"So fast?"

Donald, on the other end of the phone, was somewhat surprised to hear this.

Amazon is, after all, a company with a market value of nearly two trillion dollars and a business spanning the globe. He thought that even if David wanted to investigate, it would take at least one or two months. But he didn't expect that it would be done in just 11 days.

"Yes, this is the result of our tireless efforts day and night."

What David really wanted to say was, with a cheat code on you, how could you not be fast?

"So what exactly did you receive? Did Amazon violate regulations by obtaining tax subsidies, or did they violate regulations regarding value-added tax reductions?"

"The tax subsidies were irregular, the VAT reduction was also irregular... Oh, and during our investigation, we also uncovered a major irregularity by Amazon!"

David almost forgot that he hadn't told Donald much about the "hidden tax."

"Any major violations? What are they?"

"Over the years, Amazon has been secretly charging users a fee, which can be called a 'hidden tax'..."

On the headquarters side, after listening to David's long-winded description, Donald was stunned for a while, but when he came to his senses, his expression suddenly changed.

As David said, if Amazon is proven to have been secretly charging users hidden taxes for so many years, it will immediately face widespread condemnation.

At that point, let alone the Wall Street Journal speaking up for Amazon, even the White House would be drowned in public spittle!

"Are you serious? Do you have any concrete evidence?"

To be absolutely sure, Donald still had to confirm it one more time.

"Of course I have it, and it's already in my hands."

"Okay, fax me a copy immediately. After I read it, I'll discuss it with the director and the others, and then give you instructions."

"OK."

After ending the call, David immediately had Keppel fax over the documents regarding the hidden tax on Amazon.

Meanwhile, at headquarters, Donald immediately began to examine the document carefully upon receiving it, and as he read through each line of text, his expression grew joyful.

Finally, he picked up the document, pushed open the door, went to his secretary's office, and instructed, "Notify the director and chief advisor to come to the conference room."

Soon, Obadiah and Vertonghen, along with other senior executives, filed into the conference room after receiving the news. Looking at Donald's flushed face, many of them showed doubt.

What happened?

However, some people made some guesses. For example, Obadiah looked at Donald and asked, "Donald, is there any progress in the Los Angeles IRS investigation into Dumbasson?"

Donald nodded and said, "Yes, Director, the Los Angeles IRS investigation into Amazon has indeed yielded results. According to David, Amazon did indeed illegally obtain government tax subsidies and illegally obtain value-added tax deductions."

"Really, Donald?"

"Deputy Chief Donald, has Chief David obtained any concrete evidence?"

"Yes, have you obtained the evidence?"

Upon hearing this, the senior executives present became breathless and began to ask further questions.

"According to David, he already has substantial evidence!"

"Excellent! As expected of Chief David!"

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's take down this dumb Amazon right now and make them pay back double the taxes they've owed us over the years!"

"..."

Upon hearing that they had obtained the evidence, the senior executives couldn't wait to declare that they wanted to take down Amazon to vent their long-standing grudge.

"But that's nothing. David discovered something even more important during his investigation of the dumbmas, and I think it's necessary to share it with you."

"What is it, Donald?"

Even Vertonghen, who had been keeping a low profile, had his interest piqued.

"According to David, Amazon has been secretly charging users a hidden tax for many years..."

Inside the meeting room, everyone listened quietly and attentively to Donald's words.

After hearing these words, everyone felt as if they had been hit hard in the head, because they never imagined that such a giant company as Amazon would actually engage in such capitalist practices of harvesting profits from ordinary people. This was simply too audacious.

"Seriously, Donald? Is Amazon really charging its users a hidden tax?"

Obadiah was the first to come to his senses and issued interrogation questions.

Donald didn't offer much explanation, simply pushing the fax he had just received over and saying, "This is the information David found during his investigation. Please take a look, Chief."

Hidden taxes are a serious matter, and even Vertonghen couldn't sit still. He immediately stood up from his chair and leaned down in front of Obadiah to examine him.

The other senior executives present also followed suit and gathered around to check.

The meeting room became so quiet you could hear a pin drop once again.

Twenty minutes passed quickly, and as the last page of the document was turned, Obadiah couldn't help but gasp.

For many years, Amazon has indeed been collecting hidden taxes from its users.

Not only do they collect fees, but they also promote it with slogans like "subsidizing users" and "saving users money." These capitalists are really good at playing their tricks!

However, if this document and the hidden taxes are leaked, Amazon will be in big trouble!

(End of this chapter)