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The Money Trail (The Tax Burden) Part I #196885

ABC Evening News for Monday, Apr 09, 2001
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) A closer look at the government's problems with collecting taxes introduced; statistics from a Syracuse University study cited.

(Washington: John Martin) The plight of the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) examined; audit, enforcement and corporate audits statistics cited. [In 1998, former US Senator William ROTH - criticizes IRS (Internal Revenue Service) tactics.] [Study director David BURNHAM - says the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) is doing less audits.] [IRS commissioner Charles ROSSOTTI - comments.] ["The Cheating of America" author Charles LEWIS - says the government is not collecting revenue it is due.] [Tax protester Nick JESSON - calls taxes unconstitutional.] [Former IRS (Internal Revenue Service) commissioner Donald ALEXANDER - says Congress mandated that IRS (Internal Revenue Service) come down lighter on taxpayers.]

(Studio: Peter Jennings) Tomorrow's segment on taxes previewed.

Reporter(s):
Jennings, Peter;
Martin, John
Duration:
00:03:20

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