IRS
Speech parts
1. IRS - Noun
2. IRS - Proper noun
Meaning
the bureau of the Treasury Department responsible for tax collections
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Examples
I got a letter from the IRS. Apparently I owe them 800. So I sent them a letter back. I said, If you'll remember, I fastened my return with a paper clip, which according to your very own latest government pentagon spending figures will more than make up for the difference.
Mandatory sentencing guidelines have become as complicated and detailed as the IRS code!
The theory of the IRS is rather repugnant to me because the assumption is made that I, the government, owns 100% of your income and I permit you to keep 5%, 10% or 20%. You're vulnerable, you've sold out. The government can take 80% if they want, which they did at one time.
Musicians now find themselves in the unlikely position of being legitimate. At least the IRS thinks so.
The only two things that scare me are God and the IRS.
1913 wasn't a very good year. 1913 gave us the income tax, the 16th amendment and the IRS.