IRS Scandal Should Be Focused At The Top

IRS spokespersons have said that "low level" workers are the ones who targeted TEA party and other such groups for what some are describing as intimidation examinations.  But in an article over at Gateway Pundit one commenter who claims to have knowledge of how the IRS works, says the blame is much higher up.

This cannot possibly be. As someone who has gone through IRS certification (due to the off chance we may encounter taxpayer data during investigations), I can attest for the extensive rigor and controls that prevent such low level activities. For instance, the mere act of someone pulling up a neighbor's tax data would set off numerous alarms; investigation and prosecution would be inevitable. Cases are distributed in a manner that a low-level worker would not have access to all "tea party" and "patriot" filings.

Only senior level IRS executives are able to bypass those controls.

And that IRS spokespersons are lying suggests how far up the conspiracy goes. I'm rather confident that a competent investigation would show White House political appointees had directed these actions, in collusion with senior level IRS officials. Nobody down below would be able to have such a broad reach and get by without being terminated and criminally prosecuted. [Gateway Pundit]

While Michele Bachmann thinks the IRS scandal was leaked as a diversion to the Benghazi story, actually it might have the makings of a very serious problem that reaches very high up in the Obama Administration.  Look for extensive hearings which focus on Timothy Geithner and Valerie Jarret.

Comments

[PAMELA MANN]

Marcus...newly hired IRS agents were sent to our farm in 2010 to 'check' our H2-A immigration records. The agency we use to process our papers notified us of them coming and stated, "they are looking for ways to fine you." I was outraged! 'Looking for ways to fine us?' Let's see...we legally bring migrant workers to help us on the farm. The KY DOL closely monitors every step of the process, including inspecting our housing, paperwork, etc. We pay fees for all steps to be done as dictated by the Feds, so what else could they possibly do? Well...the IRS 'agents' showed up, did nothing more that our DOL inspector does, then chided my hubby for: 1) beds not 12" off the floor, and 2) the screen door did not latch properly. I complained to Sen. McConnell's office about this waste of money and intrusion of privacy. And let's see...how many farmers that use ILLEGAL WORKERS got a visit from the IRS? Zero...zip...nada. Obama is turning the IRS into the next Gestapo...harassing honest, tax-paying citizens for obeying the law! God help us.