“How Much Does Tax Evasion Add to the Deficit?”

One of the primary arguments surrounding politics today is whether or not to extend the Bush tax cuts. Democrats certainly wasted some of the stimulus package dollars and even sent checks to people who are either dead or in prison. Republicans, however, have failed to give one single idea on how to cut the deficit after extending tax cuts and essentially looked the other way during the sub prime mortgage debacle. My question is “How Much Does Tax Evasion Add to the Deficit?” The American people could help reduce the deficit by paying what they legally owe. No one likes to be taxed, myself included, but everyone has a moral responsibility to pay for public education, for the body armor worn by those in the armed forces and for the roads which give us the freedom to travel.


Unfortunately, tax evasion is considered socially acceptable and beating the IRS is admired in certain circles. President Obama inexplicably appointed Timothy Geithner as the Treasury Secretary, and Geithner openly admits to his own tax evasion. Millions of dollars could go towards paying down the deficit if individuals reported money they earn under the table. Here is a novel idea: Quit stealing from America and live up to your legal and moral responsibility by paying your toll to live in the greatest country in the world.