Federal Revenue Surges
9% Despite Predictions Of Decline
Posted By: RockyTCB, 5/13/2025 9:18:07 AM
Back in March, unnamed “senior tax officials” told the Washington Post that the “rapid demolition of parts of the IRS” was going to result in a 10% plunge in revenues this spring. Actual result: Revenues are up 9% compared with the first four months of last year. We heard repeated horror stories about DOGE’s devastating spending cuts, too. Actual result: Spending is up 7% over last year. Are you noticing a trend here? According to the Washington Post, “Senior tax officials are bracing for a sharp drop in revenue collected this spring, as an increasing number of individuals and businesses spurn filing their taxes
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With hot debate over tariffs ongoing and current talks with trade partners, tariffs have been in the media spotlight this year.
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Back in March, unnamed “senior tax officials” told the Washington Post that the “rapid demolition of parts of the IRS” was going to result in a 10% plunge in revenues this spring.
Actual result: Revenues are up 9% compared with the first four months of last year.
We heard repeated horror stories about DOGE’s devastating spending cuts, too.
Actual result: Spending is up 7% over last year.
Are you noticing a trend here?
According to the Washington Post, “Senior tax officials are bracing for a sharp drop in revenue collected this spring, as an increasing number of individuals and businesses spurn filing their taxes
A university report published last month shows that more than half of those who identify as being left of center on the political spectrum believe assassinating President Donald Trump would be justified. This didn’t come about organically. It’s the product of a vicious campaign waged by the Democratic Party-mainstream media axis.
According to a Rutgers Social Perception Lab-Network Contagion Research Institute brief, 55.2% of Americans on the left “reported that if someone murdered Donald Trump, they would be at least somewhat justified.” Overall, 38.5% hold the same belief.
Trump, who has survived a pair of assassination attempts
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Democrat Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) is slated to introduce a reparations resolution this week, as she believes it is a “moral and legal obligation” for Americans.
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Begin Preparing for Riots Over Possible
Derek Chauvin Pardon 13 replies
Begin Preparing for Riots Over Possible
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