American Tax Officer

Chapter 612: Chapter 308: Amazon, You’re So Arrogant!_2
 

In the past 20 years, Amazon’s annualized rate of return reached 37%, with the stock price increasing by more than 800 times.

By issuing free stock to its employees, Amazon offset tens of billions of US Dollars in federal taxes in just 2018.

And why was Amazon able to get tax refunds and subsidies?

Just like Huaxia, many states or localities in America offered tax incentives to attract investment or company set-ups.

Thus, Amazon leveraged its reputation and economies of scale to aggressively invest in computers, data centers, and distribution centers all over the country.

It is estimated that from 2005 to 2021, Amazon obtained more than $13.47 billion in tax incentives from local governments through this method.

“What a great tactic!”

Having learned about Amazon’s tax avoidance strategies, David couldn’t help but be somewhat impressed with the company, understanding why the authorities were so insistent on him dealing with this thorn in their side first.

The head office must have been itching to get at Amazon, but they held back due to the company’s adept legal tax avoidance and the support of Freemasonry from behind the scenes.

Now, with the Ansa Group clearly putting significant pressure on the head office, and seeing that they were determined to tackle Freemasonry, the head office decided to make a move against Amazon, as if to exhale years of pent-up frustration!

Gathering his thoughts, David picked up the phone, “Call Barky Simmons-Nisen to my office.”

Five or six minutes later, the door was knocked, and the three men walked in one by one, looking expectantly at David as if waiting for orders.

“Have you heard about Amazon’s tax situation?”

“Amazon…?”

The three paused, then Simmons was the first to speak, “Although I haven’t looked into it carefully, our former president did tweet about Amazon back in ’18, accusing them of not only dodging taxes, which was bad enough, but also repeatedly taking advantage of the government, he even mentioned introducing legislation targeting Amazon, but it all fizzled out in the end. Thinking about it now, it must have been suppressed; after all, as the leading global e-commerce giant, Amazon must have an extraordinary network of relationships behind it.”

“Amazon hasn’t paid any taxes and is taking advantage of the government?”

Upon hearing this, Bucky also voiced his doubts.

He hadn’t paid attention to Amazon’s tax situation either.

But in his mind, such a large enterprise should, if not pay taxes in full, at least contribute something to maintain the face of the IRS, right?

How could it be that, upon closer inspection, they were taking advantage instead?

Is there no justice left?

Is there no law anymore?

“Yeah, it’s said that by exploiting local tax policies, they not only evade a large amount of taxes every year but also manage to secure substantial tax subsidies from local treasuries.”

“Really? Is that true?”@@novelbin@@

“This is the tax document from the head office about Amazon; come take a look, and you’ll know!”

Listening to David, Bucky didn’t wait to ask further and hurried to the computer, with Simmons-Nisen also quickly crowding around.

About ten minutues later, Bucky, having roughly gone through the document, suddenly exploded with rage, exclaiming, “Fake Yau, this Amazon is really outrageous! Not only have they not paid a cent in taxes over the years, but they’ve also taken so much money from us?”

Though he hadn’t investigated Amazon’s tax situation personally, the document was from the head office, which surely couldn’t be mistaken.

And inside, it detailed Amazon’s annual tax situation, summing up to a total of zero paid taxes and $13.47 billion in received tax subsidies, such an exaggerated and outrageous ratio that he couldn’t help but be infuriated.

“This bastard really dares to defy us!”

“Director, does the head office sending us this file mean… they want us to take action against Amazon?”

David nodded.

“Alright, if that’s the case, then Amazon’s good days are over!”

Even though Amazon is a colossus in America, the Disney Family, Swiss Bank, and the Illuminati themselves have been brought down by their hand, so Nisen was naturally very confident about taking down the opposition.

“Oh, by the way, let me tell you something. The headquarters said that once we take care of Amazon, we’ll be immediately promoted to headquarters, so you guys understand what that means, right?”

The three, who had been grinding their teeth in hatred towards Amazon, were suddenly stirred by these words, a wave of excitement rising within them.

Having previously reported to headquarters without receiving any indication they would be transferred there, to be honest, all three were quite disappointed.

But now, hearing this promise, the disappointment in their hearts was swept away instantly, their bodies filled with renewed vigor, almost wishing they could immediately topple Amazon and use it as a stepping stone to enter headquarters.

“Alright, stop dawdling; let’s invite the bigwigs of Amazon’s Los Angeles division over for some coffee!”

“Understood!”

The trio wasted no more words, striding out of the office with resolute efficiency.

In the Long Beach District financial center, at the Amazon division office.

It was exactly three in the afternoon, and the employees were still working diligently when suddenly, a group of people burst in, shattering the quiet atmosphere.

“IRS here, and we need the manager, chief financial officer, and tax director of Amazon’s division to come back with us to assist with an investigation!”

Hearing that it was the IRS, many employees showed looks of fear, and when they recognized that the team was led by Director David’s ‘Three Titans’ from the Los Angeles IRS, everyone’s heart skipped a beat.

In everyone’s mind, Simmons, Bucky, and Nisen were seen as the embodiment of David, representing his will.

And with the previous incidents involving the Sackler family, Disney Family, Swiss Bank, and Cryptocurrency laid out before them, could David’s sudden move against Amazon possibly be trivial?

Definitely not!

“What’s going on, what’s wrong? Does our Amazon have any tax issues?”

This significant disturbance naturally alarmed the higher-ups of Amazon’s Los Angeles division, who emerged from their offices one by one, looking at Nisen and his companions with apprehensive eyes.

“We didn’t say you had any problems, but there’s no issue in cooperating with our investigation, right?”

“This… of course, there’s no problem.”

Although these executives felt some reluctance at heart, the notion that this was an order from David caused them to dare not refuse.

“Then let’s go.”

Nisenbaki and the others took the Amazon division’s senior management downstairs, hopping into the official car and heading back in the direction of the bureau.

The incident at Amazon’s Los Angeles division was witnessed by so many people that the news spread quickly, and immediately after, the media and netizens exploded.

“My gosh, wasn’t there a rumor that Director David was going to take some time off to rest, how did he suddenly make a move, and with such explosive news at that?”

“Even though it’s just summoning a bunch of higher-ups from Amazon’s Los Angeles division, since he’s already made a move on the Los Angeles division, it’s pretty much like declaring ‘war’ on the entire Amazon Group!”

“Hahaha, it’s said that Amazon hasn’t paid a single dollar in taxes over the years, no wonder Director David took action against them!”

“Amazon hasn’t paid a single dollar in taxes, is that real or fake?”

“It’s real. Our former president even dissed Amazon on Twitter for it in ’18, but it seemed like he was interfered with by some power later, and it all came to nothing in the end.”

“Is that so, then there’s a good show to watch!”

David had been slacking off lately, leaving many people devoid of entertainment and rather bored, but now, suddenly a big story like this had been thrust into the limelight, naturally causing these people to become instantly excited.

And as they learned that Amazon apparently hadn’t paid taxes for so many years, many showed an indignant stance.