American Tax Officer

Chapter 619: Chapter 312: Are you trying to scare me, David?
 

“Sure enough, there’s hidden tax evasion, Amazon is done for this time!”

“Amazon, oh Amazon, I said years ago not to let our IRS catch you, now you’re in for it!”

“Heh, leaving value-added tax reductions and improper tax subsidy claims aside, just the hidden taxes alone are enough to take down Amazon!”

After reviewing the document, the high-ranking officials at the IRS couldn’t help but exclaim as well.

For many years, they had been waiting for an opportunity to get Amazon, and what lay before them now was an opportunity that comes once in a millennium.

Moreover, once they made their move this time, Amazon would surely pay a heavy price, allowing them to vent their frustration thoroughly!

“What are we waiting for, Donald, proceed according to our plan!”

When it was decided to take action against Amazon, Obadiah had already discussed it with the senior officials.

That was due to Amazon not paying taxes for so many years; as well as Jeff Bezos’s brazen and arrogant statements regarding tax evasion in public. Once they really got hold of the company’s wrongdoing, someone had to pay the price!

“Understood!”

Donald immediately stood up, returned to his office, picked up his phone and dialed David’s number, saying, “You did a great job investigating Amazon’s hidden tax. We’ve discussed it and, considering Amazon’s years of tax evasion, they can’t just get away with paying a fine. Someone must pay the price, you understand?”

“Understood.”

“Get to it.”

…

Los Angeles IRS.

After ending the call, a playful expression appeared on David’s face.

In truth, he did not care much whether Amazon was punished severely or not; after all, taking down this corporation was just a stepping stone for him to make his way into the main office.

But now that the main office had made up its mind to severely punish the corporation, playing the villain did not bother him too much.

After all, his relationship with the Freemasonry Corp had already deteriorated badly, and he did not mind if they put another account on his head!@@novelbin@@

Collecting his thoughts, David picked up the phone and instructed, “Notify the media that a press conference will be held in one hour, at which I will be present to explain.”

Soon, news of the press conference announced by the Los Angeles IRS spread, and the media was instantly abuzz, igniting topics on major social platforms.

“Oh my God, after so many days, the Los Angeles IRS is finally going to make a statement!”

“The Los Angeles IRS said it would investigate Amazon’s taxes, could it be that the investigation results are in?”

“That must be it. The Los Angeles IRS wouldn’t make such a big commotion for nothing. Let’s wait and see!”

Since the Los Angeles IRS announced its investigation of Amazon, there had been no news for more than ten days.

Now that the Los Angeles IRS suddenly announced a press conference, everyone realized there must be some major news to be announced at the conference!

To catch the news at the earliest, almost all major media rushed to the lobby on the first floor of the Los Angeles IRS.

Bellagio Hotel.

Since the investigation by the Los Angeles IRS had not concluded, the legal department at Amazon hadn’t returned to headquarters but had been stationed here, ready to respond at a moment’s notice to any developments.

Upon hearing about the press conference announced by the Los Angeles IRS, Lakruwa immediately gathered his team and asked with a grave expression, “What about it, did anyone get any wind from other channels?”

“Not on my end.”

“Same here.”

“…”

The other members of the legal department all shook their heads indicating they didn’t know.

Lakruwa’s brow furrowed even more, and after a moment, said, “Although we don’t know what they’re going to announce at the press conference, I think it’s certainly going to be something unfavorable to us!”

In fact, there was no need for him to say it; the other members of the legal department had realized it as well.

The Los Angeles IRS had been silent for over ten days. Now they had summoned so many journalists, which meant they either had significant evidence against them or had made a breakthrough in their investigation.

But regardless of which it was, Amazon was on the defensive.

They had no idea what the Los Angeles IRS had on them or what they were about to announce.

“You’ve all dealt with the loose ends you were supposed to, right?”

Lakruwa looked around at everyone and said.

“Things were a bit rushed, but I’ve mostly taken care of everything on my end.”

“Same here, more or less.”

“…”

Hearing their responses, Lakruwa felt somewhat relieved, then shifted his gaze to the television and said, “Let’s see what they have to announce then!”

While the legal department at Amazon was discussing their next steps, Jeff and all board members at the headquarters were also tense. They all turned on the television at the first opportunity.

Aside from them, companies like Microsoft, Gugo, Oracle, and even the Freemasonry Group were also watching closely, their eyes widened in anticipation.

Under the watch of thousands, David appeared at the Los Angeles IRS hall embraced by the crowd, approached the spotlight with a confident expression, and said, “Hello to all the media friends and viewers who are watching. I believe everyone has been following our investigation of Amazon. Today’s press conference is precisely to report on this matter!”