Discussion quesion

https://www.propublica.org/article/how-the-irs-was-gutted

In our final week, we will be discussing the above article.  Over the past year, Congress has increased funding for enforcement but over the past decade, the IRS budget has decreased to where enforcement has been curtailed.  After reading the article, let's discuss.  In your posting, address each of the following:

1.  What impression did you have about the IRS after reading this article?

2.  Share any surprises from what you learned from this article.

3.  Is it possible to reduce the tax gap?  What changes would you recommend to increase compliance?