Chapter 202 Personnel Transfer in the Western Suburbs Branch
It was approaching three o'clock, and a large number of media reporters had gathered in the lobby on the first floor of the General Administration.
When David was elected, their inquiries did not yield an accurate result, but they had a hunch that at today's press conference held here at the General Administration, they would definitely receive news about Hollywood.
And this news, even very likely, will be a big news!
“Coming, coming, they are coming!”
Under the expectation of everyone, someone in the field shouted. Then everyone raised their heads and looked forward. Sure enough, the general administration personnel headed by Obadiah came over.
Arrived at the scene, Obadiah took the lead on the stage, adjusted the microphone, and said: "Hello to all friends from the media and viewers who are following the news about the IRS, I am Obadiah. Badea."
"Thank you for paying attention to our IRS God-making Plan. As you know, the candidate has been selected, Mr. David from the Lake Las Vegas Branch. ”
“Next, let our David come on stage and give you a brief explanation of his main direction and deployment within his jurisdiction after taking office!”
After that, it’s your turn! David in the audience became nervous.
This is different from yesterday's interview at the door of the Lake District branch. Although his election yesterday was shocking, it was not to the point of attracting national attention.
However, after the subsequent publicity by the IRS, the fermentation of public opinion generated by Hollywood, and the press conference held here at the General Administration, not only a large number of people are paying attention to him now, but maybe Everyone in the White House is watching his live broadcast, who can be less nervous?
He took a deep breath, tried to calm down his emotions, adjusted his clothes again, and then slowly walked to the stage and said: "Hello everyone, I am David. It’s an honor to be elected to the God-Building Project and be promoted to the director of the Los Angeles West Suburban Bureau.”
“I know that because of the special geographical location of the West Suburban Bureau, this has also attracted a lot of attention. Next, let me outline my plans after taking office.”
“First of all, as everyone knows, our IRS launched the black tax bill on December 3 last year. After I take office, I will mobilize all inspections. Members, do a 'general cleaning' in the area, and I will make it impossible for these criminals to hide until they pay every penny of tax on their illegal gains..."
"Sorry to interrupt Director David!"
At this moment, an NBC reporter raised his hand to interrupt David and asked: "What I want to ask is, according to I know that you have generated 219 million in tax revenue during this assessment period. If you become the director of the Xijiao Branch, how much tax revenue are you confident of generating in the first assessment period? "
David paused. He replied: "I dare not say too much, but since I can collect 219 million in tax revenue at the Lake District branch, I will only get more and not less when I go to the Western Suburbs branch."
As soon as these words came out, there was no What people noticed was that a smile flashed across the lips of Lahan and others below.
When they were in the conference room before, they also set this trap for David, and now David actually made this promise in front of the media. Then if they fail to fulfill this promise during this assessment period, then they That’s even more reason to use the topic to your advantage!
"Tax Commissioner David, what about Hollywood? Do you have any targeted policies after taking office?"
At this time, a reporter from the New York Times spoke up.
And his question is what most media and audiences currently want to know.
“If you want to talk about targeted policies, then I will not have one, nor will I target anyone or any industry in particular. I only target people and industries suspected of tax evasion. In short, just one sentence If you say, whoever is suspected of tax evasion, then I will target him!”
After saying this, the Wall Street Journal reporter immediately asked: “Director David, as far as I know, the former director of the Western Suburbs Bureau, Vivian, You haven’t taken much action against Hollywood during your tenure. Will you take any large-scale action after taking office?”
"Of course."
As soon as these words came out, the scene began to uproar, and the audience who were watching the live broadcast also became interested.
Although David did not say that there will be targeted policy arrangements for Hollywood, he has now personally confirmed that he will definitely take large-scale actions against Hollywood after taking office.
As long as the IRS takes large-scale action against Hollywood, it is destined that this place will never be as peaceful as before.
"Director David, there are thousands of film production companies and related enterprises in Hollywood, as well as tens of thousands of people engaged in the film and television industry. Don't tell me that you will launch a large-scale operation here after taking office, even if your A small tax rate policy may affect the interests of tens of thousands of people. Aren’t you afraid of backlash? ”
The Wall Street Journal reporter who spoke out this time.
David frowned slightly when he heard this, because he had already heard that the other party was digging a hole for him.
But it’s live broadcast now, so it’s definitely not possible for him not to answer.
How to answer?
After thinking for about 10 seconds, David seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly the conversation changed: "You asked a good question, but I want to make a digression here. Have you heard about it? Have you ever experienced the situation in the city of Detroit? ”
The Wall Street Journal reporter was a little confused after hearing this, but still replied: "I heard that the city's government has been in a very bad situation since it declared bankruptcy in 2013."
"That's right. , this city is in a very bad situation now. According to statistics, there are thousands of homeless people in the city now, and every week, there are even hundreds of homeless people dying of starvation, freezing, and illness. Have you ever thought about it? , What is the fundamental reason for this? "
The Wall Street Journal thought for a moment, and then replied: "I think the main reason is the dilapidated local economy and high unemployment rate."
David. He stretched out his finger and shook it, and then said: "This is one of the reasons, but it is not the main reason. The main reason is that the local finance can no longer issue relief funds. According to the past, everyone can receive relief funds. Although it’s not much, it’s still possible to at least ensure that you don’t starve to death or freeze to death.”
No one objected to this either on site or online.
When the U.S. Department of Finance established the relief fund, it analyzed various data, assuming that a person received $400 per week.
Although this amount of money cannot allow everyone to live a decent life, it can certainly prevent them from starving to death or freezing to death.
“Well, didn’t you just ask me whether my actions and policy instructions after taking office may affect the interests of many people in Hollywood?”
“Then I can tell you now. You, if I can receive 10 million more taxes in Hollywood, and our finances will have 10 million more disposable funds, and this 10 million, maybe it can be allocated to Detroit, so that those who were originally People who may freeze to death or starve to death can save their lives."
"So tell me, should I take into account the interests of those in Hollywood, or should I just watch those in Detroit who have a chance to survive? What about people dying?”
As soon as the words fell, the scene was completely silent.
At the scene, they finally knew why David was taking issue with the city of Detroit and the homeless people who froze and starved to death.
Here, Obadiah Donald and others wanted to cheer loudly on the spot after hearing David's words.
Human life is at stake, this is the same everywhere.
Although in the eyes of some powerful people, the lives of civilians are not worth mentioning at all, this kind of thing can only be regarded as well understood. If you dare to say such things in front of the public, even if you are the president Also scored minutes to step down.
And now that David is tying taxes to the lives of homeless people in Detroit, he first has the moral high ground and righteousness at his fingertips!
If you, Hollywood, dare to resist or obstruct taxation, you are standing on the opposite side of the people, and you do not care about the lives of homeless people like those in Detroit!
And Hollywood is just a metaphor. David’s words actually indirectly boosted the morale of major branches across the country.
Tell them that we conduct tax inspections to save the country and the people, so just go ahead and see who dares to stop them!
“Pa bang bang…”
Obadiah took the lead in applauding, and although Lahan and others felt a little unhappy, seeing that the director took the lead, they could only applaud against their will.
At the same time, David’s speech was also applauded online.
“That’s so good. Compared with human lives, the interests of those people in Hollywood are nothing!”
“Director David just used Detroit as a metaphor. In fact, As he said, if we collect an additional 10 million yuan in taxes, many homeless people may receive relief funds and avoid starving and freezing to death. If we receive an additional 1 billion yuan, they can be used to improve our health. Medical care and people’s livelihood, so I support it!”
“Although I don’t need to receive relief funds now, there is no guarantee that I won’t end up in this situation one day. I don’t want to not receive it when I end up in that situation. This is so desperate, so we must support Director David and the tax collection efforts of the national auditors! ”
Although the United States is the most developed country in the world, most people here are just ordinary people, and of course they are aware of the importance of taxation.
And many of them may not need relief funds, but no one can guarantee that they will not need it one day.
So expressing support for David now, in a way, also leaves a way out for them in the future.
While the entire Internet was still discussing it, the reporters who had recovered from the press conference continued to ask questions.
It wasn’t until 4.30 that David was really thirsty, and after getting Obadiah’s signal, he announced the end of the press conference.
After it was over, Lahan and others immediately turned around and left.
But Obadiah and Donald ignored them, greeted David, and praised: "You answered very well David."
"Yes, with this If you use these words to pave the way, you will be much more relaxed after taking office!"
Donald also praised me.
To be honest, before the press conference, he was worried that something would go wrong with David. After all, he was very aware of the ability of the American media to dig holes.
Not to mention a new star like David, even those veterans who have been in the political arena for decades have been turned over in front of these media.
But what makes him feel fortunate is that this time David not only did not get involved in the media and overturned, but also used the topic and metaphor of Detroit homeless people to gain another layer of tax legitimacy for their IRS. support.
“Thank you to Director Obadiah and Deputy Director Donald.”
“Okay, today you have traveled so hard and have been with us for such a long time in debriefing and now at the press conference. I'll let Leticia take you to the arranged hotel." "Okay."
David said goodbye to Donald and Obadiah, and then left with Leticia.
……
Overall, today’s press conference was able to satisfy the media.
Because they have confirmed an issue, that is, after David takes office, he will definitely launch a large-scale tax audit against Hollywood.
Although this cannot be said to have caused a major earthquake in Hollywood, the shock was certainly not small.
Hollywood, the central area of the Avenue of Stars, is home to the headquarters buildings of many film companies.
At this time, representatives from the other seven major film companies were welcomed into the conference room on the top floor of the Disney Film Company building, one of the eight major film companies.
After everyone was seated, Okanji, the vice president of Disney Film Company, said: "I believe you are aware of the IRS press conference. What do you think?"
< br>"Even the director has been changed. It seems that the IRS is coming with force this time. We have to be careful!"
"The IRS is definitely going to take serious action, but don't worry too much. Our company The finance, accounting, and taxation departments are not vegetarians, and they can’t find anything.”
"That's right, if it was so easy to investigate, the Western Suburbs Branch would have discovered it long ago."
The eight major film companies were all established in the last century, and many laws and tax laws were not perfected in the last century. , so they all took advantage of the loopholes and gradually started their business.
As we enter the 21st century, although they do not dare to engage in various operations such as tax evasion and money laundering as blatantly as they did in the last century, there are still many violations.
"By the way, does anyone know where this new director is from? I look very young!"
At this moment, someone from Migomei Film Company the representative asked.
Because the candidate of the God-making Project was only announced yesterday, and it was not until the press conference just now that he really paid attention to David, so he did not provide any clear information about the new director.
Okanji said: "Two months ago, this person was just an inspector of the Internal Revenue Service. Later, he armed himself and invaded the Indian tribes. He was a hot search. After that, he was still on the topic. The cities of Sparks and Henderson punished several senior officials, which also caused quite a stir at the time. In the end, during this evaluation period, he finally won the Western Suburbs Bureau with a total tax performance of 219 million. Promotion.”
After saying that, many representatives present were stunned.
They did not pay attention to the IRS system before, so many people did not know about the armed invasion of the Indian tribes, nor did they know about the events in Sparks and Henderson.
But now I hear it, this new director actually has such a tough history?
In this case, it seems that it is not so easy to deal with.
“It seems that if the IRS appoints such a ruthless tax chief, not only will he take action, but he may turn our place upside down!”
"Listen to what you said, Okanji, then this David is indeed a bit difficult to deal with."
"You said, if this guy has invaded the Indian tribe with arms before, he comes to us. After that, they won’t be brought into our Hollywood armed, right?”
When they heard that they were brought into Hollywood armed, everyone present suddenly felt numb.
Here in Hollywood, every move they make attracts the attention of the world. If the IRS troops really rush in, the whole world will explode.
They won’t be able to make any movies by then. They’ve already made a lot of money just from this traffic gimmick.
But if this is the case, then the eight major film companies will probably become a joke.
"Are you kidding? Those savages from the Indian tribe violated the bottom line of the IRS, and there is not enough attention there. Such a thing cannot happen here in Hollywood!"
< br>Okanji’s words brought everyone’s thoughts back to calm.
Yes, the total output value of their cultural and creative industries represented by Hollywood has exceeded the 500 billion mark, accounting for about 3% of the total GDP of the United States.
How could the IRS dare to rush in with weapons? It would be a trivial matter to destroy the Hollywood facilities. If this golden sign was destroyed, the IRS would not be able to take advantage of it.
“I think there is no need to be so unreasonable now. Then David said at the press conference that he would launch a large-scale operation against us, which is just the three things that the new official will do when he takes office, as Lucas said before. , As long as each of us has a good account book, what's the problem?"
"That's right, he has just taken office after all, so he still has to say nice things."
" …”
"Okay!"
Okanji interrupted everyone and said: "Since everyone doesn't think there is any problem, then everyone can take care of their own accounts and tax situation. By the way, tomorrow There will definitely be fluctuations in the stock market, so everyone should be cautious when the time comes.”
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that it will conduct a thorough investigation of Hollywood’s taxes. According to market rules, the stock market will definitely be volatile. .
So today, Okanji brought representatives from several major film companies to discuss their views on the appointment of the new director David. The second reason is mainly to want the major film companies to unite and not let the new director David take office. The stock prices of the respective companies will suffer too much loss when the market opens tomorrow.
……
In Washington, the hotel arranged for David by the General Administration was located at the Four Seasons Hotel in the city. After dinner, he returned to the room and took out the information about the Western Suburban Branch that Donald gave him today to check.
Due to the large scale of the Western Suburbs Bureau, it is not like the Lake District Bureau, which has only one director and one deputy director. There are two deputy directors here, one of whom is the former director. Wei An's confidant has been transferred.
The other deputy director is named Muriel Dickey, who is currently taking over the affairs of the western suburbs branch.
In addition, there are four tax inspectors here and a full 20 inspection teams, which means there are 20 tax chiefs.
As time passed and after checking, David suddenly became speechless.
In the last assessment period, the total tax revenue of this western suburbs branch was only around RMB 60 million. In the last assessment period, it was only around RMB 40 million. The further you go forward, the less it gets.
You know, the Western Suburbs Bureau is a branch of Los Angeles. It has the resources of such a large region and only receives such a small amount of tax revenue every assessment period. This cannot be said to be shabby, it is simply outrageous.
Of course, the former director Vivian is naturally responsible for the dismal tax performance. The other tax inspectors, deputy tax inspectors, and tax chiefs also have leadership responsibilities.
David began to check the information of these people carefully, and he decided to kick out all the corpse-eaters among them from the Western Suburbs Bureau!
Soon, David circled the names of seven tax chiefs, two deputy tax inspectors, and one tax inspector.
These seven tax chiefs were the least capable in the Western Suburbs Bureau. After kicking them out, Nissen and the others just took over.
The abilities of the two deputy tax inspectors and tax inspectors are also very poor. After kicking them out, we need to find some qualified people to take over.
David opened his laptop and was going to go to the intranet to take a closer look at who was suitable for transfer across the country.
But suddenly, a person's name flashed in his mind, and then his expression showed some playfulness, and finally he took out his mobile phone and started flipping through his address book.
Meanwhile, the city of Detroit.
As the largest city in Michigan, Detroit was once a world-famous automobile city. Unfortunately, with the decline of the American automobile industry and the loss of urban population, Detroit faced economic recession and social problems, and the government declared bankruptcy in 2013. Finally, the city is now a mess.
At this time, in a bungalow on the edge of the Detroit River at the southern end of the city.
A man was sitting on the edge of the door, looking at the calm river with dull eyes.
"Lewis, dinner is ready, come in and eat."
"I'm not hungry, Debra, you can eat by yourself!"
The person sitting at the door was none other than Lewis, who was transferred here from the Lake District Branch two months ago as a deputy tax inspector.
When he was in the Lake District Bureau, he knew that David was definitely not a one-of-a-kind person, and his future career would definitely extend beyond a small branch like the Lake District Bureau.
But what he didn't expect was that David would actually carry out the feat of armed invasion into the Indian tribe, and what happened in Henderson and Sparks shocked him again.
But what shocked him most was the fact that during this round of assessment, David actually managed to survive among so many major district candidates across the country and was directly transferred to the western suburbs of Los Angeles.
That’s the western suburbs branch of Los Angeles!
Moreover, you must know that more than two months ago, David was just an inspector under him, and now their identities have suddenly become completely different.
How can this not make Lewis feel mixed emotions.
(End of this chapter)