American tax officials

Chapter 46: Is there anyone who dares to go against the IRS?

Ibrahim frowned and said nothing more, but his expression showed that he was very dissatisfied with the short one-day deadline.

Having said that, David said no more and left with Nissen.

After leaving World Street and getting into the car, David said, "Do you have any connections regarding the hacking case and the counterfeit goods case?"

These two cases are different from the case of receiving stolen goods.

The intelligence department provided fairly detailed information regarding the case of receiving stolen goods, including not only Ibrahim's personal data but also his shop address, home address, and other information, making it relatively easy to find.

However, in the intelligence department's files on that hacking case, they only traced which systems they had recently been hired to hack and what data they had tampered with; other information was not very comprehensive.

The same applies to counterfeit goods cases.

According to reports, in recent days, many wealthy people in the lake area have had their valuable jewelry, watches, and other items switched.

The switched items eventually ended up on the black market.

However, no specific information was provided regarding the identity of the perpetrator.

Nissen pondered for a moment, then replied, "I do have some connections, but it'll cost some money..."

"Money can be spent, but speed is crucial!"

Anyway, there's still over 5 in official funds, so David isn't worried about spending the money.

"Okay, I'll make the arrangements!"

……

The next day, David arrived at the station as usual, intending to wait for Ibrahim to come to his door.

But even after waiting and waiting until noon, there was still no sign of him.

Nissen, who was standing nearby, couldn't sit still any longer. He immediately logged onto the IRS intranet and entered Ibrahim's name to search for information.

But you don't know until you check, and what you find is shocking.

Nissen, his face contorted with rage, turned and said, "That damn bastard! He transferred all the money out of my name!"

David was stunned when he heard this.

He has already made his point so clear.

This guy actually dares to go against the IRS?

Feeling humiliated, his face darkened, and he asked, "How much money did he transfer?"

"His several accounts combined only amount to a little over $7. Should we call the bank and ask them to freeze these funds?"

Under federal tax law, the IRS has the right to freeze a person's accounts, assets, and any valuables if it suspects that the person is evading taxes.

David hesitated for a moment, then replied, "No, it's only a little over 7, which is far from enough to pay our taxes. Besides, after freezing it, we'll have to go through a lot of procedures with the bank, and we don't need to waste that time..."

"So you mean...?"

David smiled slightly and said, "We've already warned him. According to the provisions of the Black Tax Act, we can take coercive measures!"

Nissen smiled and said, "Understood!"

……

On the side of Kegorin Avenue in the Lake District, there is a middle-class community.

The houses in this community are all in a uniform European architectural style, arranged neatly, with harmonious colors. From a distance, they look like a pale yellow fairytale town.

Each house has its own small garden and lawn, with lush green grass and blooming flowers, giving people a peaceful and warm feeling.

The streets are wide and clean, with tall trees planted along the roadside. Under the trees are benches and tables, where people chat in twos and threes.

"This should be the place, right?"

Nissen drove his Volvo into the community's entrance passage, looking around to survey the surroundings.

David glanced at the signs on each building and said, "Go straight to number 8!"

Soon, the two arrived at the door of house number 8.

Meanwhile, an SUV was already parked on the roadside opposite the house.

After David and Nissen got out of the car, a man in a suit carrying a folder also got out of the SUV.

He walked over and said to the two men, "Are you inspectors David and Nissen from the Lake District Precinct? I'm Besino, a salesman from Odlin Realty."

"Hello, Mr. Vecino!"

After a handshake to establish a preliminary acquaintance, Vecino spoke up: "I heard you mention on the phone earlier that you're using an algorithm to auction off the house of a tax evader, is that correct?"

"That's right!"

David nodded.

In the United States, the only things that are unavoidable are death and taxes, and that is no exaggeration.

And no one has ever been able to default on their taxes to the IRS.

If you don't pay, the IRS has plenty of ways to make you pay!

What David plans to do this time is to sell Ibrahim's house and pay off the outstanding taxes.

Some people might say that...

Can someone sell a house without the homeowner's permission?

Other agencies may not be able to do this, but according to federal tax law, the IRS has this authority.

And under the latest Black Tax Act, this power has been doubled.

Let alone houses.

If the target has absolutely no other valuable items, to put it dramatically, you could even sell the homeowner's kidney to pay taxes.

After all, these people are criminals, yet they dare to default on their taxes to the IRS. It's like adding insult to injury. Why would the IRS care about human rights?

"Is there an auction decree?" Vecino asked.

David took a piece of paper out of his pocket and handed it to him.

An auction order is a document issued by a judge.

Only with this document can the house be sold.

The auction order he has now received was issued by a judge within the IRS.

The IRS's power is not simply due to its armed forces.

Importantly, it also has its own lawyers, courts, judges, and other supporting facilities.

Police and the FBI, for example, also wield considerable power.

However, if you want to conduct a search, even if the person is just an ordinary citizen, you still need a search warrant to enter.

To obtain a search warrant, you need to find a judge.

But judges and police officers/FBI agents are not part of the same system, so it's uncertain whether they will easily grant you a ticket.

But the IRS doesn't have this concern because the judges are their own people!

Vecino carefully reviewed the document, and after confirming there were no problems, he nodded: "I'm all set on my end, let's look at the house first!"

David and Nissen immediately turned and walked toward Ming's house, across the lawn, and rang the doorbell.

The door was opened quickly.

A woman in her fifties, wearing a headscarf, came out and, seeing David and his two companions arrive, asked in broken English, "Who are you? What brings you here?"

David flashed his tax badge and said, "Madam, we are from the IRS. Our investigation has revealed that your husband, Ibrahim, is suspected of tax evasion. This house is being auctioned to pay the outstanding taxes. Please pack your things and leave this house!"

Upon hearing these words, the woman was instantly dumbfounded.

Suspected of tax evasion?

They're going to confiscate their house?

What's going on?

"Did you hear me, ma'am?"

The woman then came to her senses and hurriedly argued, "No, my husband is a law-abiding citizen and could not possibly be involved in tax evasion. You can't just confiscate this house!"

David took out the auction warrant again and said, "This is an auction warrant issued by Judge Chiesa. If you have any questions, you can appeal to any court in Las Vegas at any time!"

After saying that, David ignored him and went inside with Nissen and Vecino.

Seeing that she couldn't stop them, the woman took out her phone and immediately dialed her husband's number.

Inside a private room at Pharaoh's Watch Shop.

Ibrahim, holding a magnifying glass, carefully examined a pearl necklace in his hand and said, "It has some flaws, but it's still a good product. I'll give you 3000 dollars!"

"Can!"

The man who came to sell the stolen goods didn't haggle and agreed immediately.

After giving the money to the other party and seeing them off, Ibrahim happily hummed a little tune.

What he just said about the flaws was, of course, just a way of trying to lower the price.

In fact, this pearl necklace is of excellent quality, and he could make at least 2 to 3 US dollars by reselling it.

"Beep beep beep..."

Just as he was still feeling happy, the phone rang. Seeing it was his wife, he quickly answered, "What's wrong, Isis?"

"It's terrible, Ibrahim! The IRS has come to our house. They say you're suspected of tax evasion and they're going to seize our house!"

"What?!"

Ibrahim was horrified, his eyes widening in shock.

(End of this chapter)