american tax collector

Chapter 258: General Manager of Taxation for the City of Los Angeles

"Director, these two people were suddenly transferred to the General Administration, and they still served as administrative assistants. I think there is someone behind them supporting them. Maybe... they want to train them to become your competitors when you enter the General Administration in the future!"

Neeson has a close relationship with David, and he even saved David's life, so he had no scruples and spoke out his thoughts directly.

When David heard this, his expression became a little heavier.

Although he is now shining brightly in the IRS system and is the most promising new star, he is still in the position of a feudal official and has not yet entered the center.

This is different from Brown Soros and Bellamy Hardy. Although these two people were obscured by his light, they have already entered the center.

This person can deal with senior executives of various departments every day and is familiar with the administrative work of the General Administration. He will definitely have an advantage over him in this aspect in the future.

David had also watched the movie "Chill" and knew how Li Wenbin lost to Liu Jiehui. It would be terrible if he himself became Li Wenbin by then.

"Director, this matter is not trivial. I think you should make some subtle insinuations to the senior management of the General Administration and find out what they say."

David nodded and said, "Okay, I understand, continue to pay attention to Disney and Hollywood, and tell me as soon as possible if anything happens."

Previously, the person who came to negotiate on behalf of Disney was just Okanji, the head of its film company, but this time it was different. This time, the group CEO came in person, so the media believed that there would be big news today.

"I want to ask about Bellamy Hardy and Brown Soros being transferred to the General Administration, right?"

As soon as the call was connected, Donald's familiar voice came from the other side.

David's eyes moved over and he looked at Bennett. Bennett had no intention of shaking hands with David. He just made a look on his face and sat down calmly.

……

Because one of the people who came down was none other than Freeman, the current CEO of Disney Group.

"Yes."

After ending the call, David held his chin and fell into deep thought.

"Second, in two days, I will go to Los Angeles in person."

It can be heard from Donald's tone that there is indeed something fishy about these two people being transferred to the General Administration, but no matter what it is, it seems to be somewhat detrimental to him...

Two more days passed in a flash.

"Director David, I am Freeman, CEO of the Disney Group."

After Nissen left, David thought about it for a while, but finally picked up the phone and dialed Donald's number.

As for the other person, Bennett from the Disney family, it's just that because this person rarely appears in public in front of the media, the media and the audience are not familiar with him, so they ignored him.

"This matter is a bit complicated. After arriving in Los Angeles in two days, I will have a good chat with you. If there is nothing else, let's do this first."

After the Freemasonry meeting two days ago, the Mogan family and the representatives he sent immediately went to the Internal Revenue Service in Washington.

"Two things. First, the person in charge of Disney should be looking for you in the next two days. Then we can solve whatever problem we have..."

From Donald's words, he could tell that Disney was indeed in operation these past two days, and it even reached the General Administration.

People on the Internet were also excited and talking about it.

"Yes."

But the IRS was very tough and even used the White House as a bargaining chip.

David was a little surprised, but he quickly calmed down and asked, "Oh, by the way, Deputy Director Donald, there is something I want to ask you about."

"Previously, major film companies such as Warner Bros. and Paramount were fined 20 billion. As the leader of Hollywood, Disney should at least double or triple the amount, right?"

"David, I was just about to call you."

"Okay, bye Deputy Chief Donald."

"Are you coming to Los Angeles?"

"Dear viewers, Disney's Group CEO Mr. Freeman has arrived at the Western Suburbs Branch. There should be a result today. Let's wait and see!"

"Hello everyone, it has been five days since the Disney Group was seized. There is still no progress in the incident. Let us continue to see what will happen next..."

Here, after Freeman and Bennett entered the lobby, they were quickly taken into the elevator by the receptionist and went all the way to the director's office.

A large number of media reporters were still squatting at the entrance of the Western Suburbs Branch. No one wanted to miss any breaking news until the Disney incident was over.

Freeman shook hands with David, then pointed to Bennett beside him and said, "This is Mr. Bennett, the owner of our group."

"In the past few days since they were shut down, they have lost a lot of money in various businesses, and their market value has also plummeted, causing them to have to suspend trading. This is definitely unbearable!"

"Deputy Director Donald, what's the matter?"

At 12:10 noon, the arrival of a black Maybach attracted the attention of many people, and when the door opened, the media at the scene and the online audience were instantly in an uproar.

"Haha, the Disney Group finally can't handle it anymore."

In the past two days, Disney is still in a state of suspension, and other Hollywood film companies, large and small, have also kept a low profile and secretly watched the progress of the matter.

The first priority of the Freemasons and the Mogan Family was to prevent David from entering the Bureau, so after the IRS showed a tough attitude, they finally had to compromise.

Forget it, let’s listen to what Donald will say after arriving in two days before making a decision!

In fact, there is a reason why Bennett is unhappy.

Hearing this, David raised his eyebrows.

But it seemed that the General Administration did not care about them, and still handed the decision-making power back to their western suburbs branch.

So, he ended up being a victim between the two.

But fortunately, what comforted him was that as long as he could block David's career, he would have completed his revenge and breathed a sigh of relief!

David sat down, tapped his fingertips on the table, and said calmly: "You're all here, let's tell you why you're here."

"It's like this. The closure of our Disneyland in the past few days has had a great impact on the entire American society. Of course, it has also consumed countless manpower and material resources from your IRS. If it continues like this, not only will both sides suffer, but the It’s not good for either side, so come up with a solution, Chief David.”

Freeman said this.

"I have given you a solution a long time ago. If you pay all the 20 billion US dollars you paid for 41th Century Film Company and then pay a penalty, then this matter will be written off."

"USD 41 billion... Our Disney Group can pay this amount clearly, but there is no need for fines. USD 41 billion is a lot of money."

"hehe."

David sneered and said sarcastically: "You have to understand that the US$41 billion was what you had to pay when you made the original acquisition, but you chose to cheat on finances to escape this tax, and it took three years to escape. Do you think it’s appropriate not to accept punishment?”

"This……"

Freeman was speechless, and then looked at Bennett aside. Seeing that Bennett had no intention of speaking, he cautiously asked: "How much is the penalty? "

“According to Section 7201 of the Federal Tax Code, if the tax return data is inconsistent with the current situation due to negligence, you need to pay a penalty of 20% of the unpaid tax. If the IRS determines that there is tax evasion, you need to pay 75% of the unpaid tax. % as a fine. Obviously, you belong to the latter, so the fine is US$30 billion.”

"30……"

Although Freeman had already had psychological expectations, he was still shocked when he heard about the tax evasion penalty of more than 30 billion.

As for Bennett on the side, although he didn't speak, his fists were clenched and his eyes were wide open at the moment.

Forget about a fine of 30 billion and 7500 million yuan, the most important thing is to pay a back tax of 41 billion yuan, which adds up to more than 71 billion yuan.

Although their family was indeed rich, having to spend such a large amount of money all at once made them feel the pain of being cut into pieces.

"Director David, could you let me take a look at our so-called tax evasion file?"

Although I heard Okanji speak in detail before, saying that David had indeed obtained inside evidence about Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Films, this was just a hearsay after all, and Freeman wanted to see it with his own eyes. Is there anything else to write about?

David didn't refuse. He opened the cabinet and took out Disney's file information and placed it in front of him.

Freeman picked it up and examined it carefully. After about ten minutes, his face gradually turned ugly.

Just as Okanji described to him in detail before, the information and evidence held by the Western Suburbs Branch are indeed very detailed.

From his perspective, it can be seen that even though Disney has the number one legal department, there is absolutely no chance of winning.

Thinking of this, Freeman could only say tactfully: "Director David, we are negotiating with sincerity. You are asking us to pay more than 70 billion at once. This is too much to impose. How about..."

"What does it mean to force someone to make things difficult for you!"

David interrupted Freeman and said, "You have to figure it out. It was you who were clever and didn't pay the $41 billion in taxes. Otherwise, you wouldn't have paid more than $30 billion more now. It’s all your own fault, the capitalists.”

"Okay, okay, okay! David, you must do it this way!"

These three harsh words "capitalist" made Bennett unable to sit still, and he also uttered the first words after entering.

"It turns out that Mr. Bennett can not only listen but also speak. If he can speak, it will be easier. Let me say it again, the taxes and fines I charge Disney against are completely in compliance with the laws and regulations. Of course, you also You can choose not to pay.”

David is not panicking. Isn't it just to pay more suspension pay to those employees? How much money can this make? And if Disney is not operating for a day, the loss will be calculated in the hundreds of millions.

Let’s see who can outlast whom!

Listening to these sarcastic words, Bennett was so angry that veins appeared on his forehead, but in the end he seemed to have thought of something and gradually calmed down. He said with a sinister smile: "Okay, just buy out David for more than 70 billion." Director, your career is worth it!”

"What do you mean?"

David's eyes became sharper,
"You'll know later!"

After saying this, Bennett stood up directly, opened the door and left.

"Director David..."

Freeman has understood what his boss means. In order for the company to resume operations, money must be paid.

So in the following time, he negotiated with David one by one on this fund and the restoration and use of Disney properties in various regions.

However, David didn't have much thought to discuss these matters. His thoughts were all thinking about Bennett's words just now: 80 billion to buy out his career. What does this mean?
Is it...

What article did Disney make against him at the General Administration?
This is unlikely...

Now in the IRS system, who can dare to say that he is more dazzling than him?
Who dares to say that his political achievements are greater than his?
And he is not alone in the General Administration. At least Donald and a group of senior officials led by Obadiah have expressed their support for him.

Although the relationship network of the Disney boss is a bit complicated, it is unlikely that it will influence the General Administration to abandon him, a hen that can lay golden eggs, right?
"Director David?"

Seeing David in a daze for a long time, Freeman couldn't help but ask.

"In this case, you can discuss these matters with Deputy Director Keanu in our bureau. As long as we are sure that the money can be received, we will issue a notice to revoke the seizure order."

"Ok."

Freeman immediately stood up and pushed the door open to leave.

And David fell into thinking again.

Combined with Bennett's words just now, he now feels more and more that the sudden transfer of Bellamy Hardy and Brown Soros to the General Administration may have something to do with Disney's bosses...

But he didn't quite believe it was Disney's boss who put these two people into operation.

Could it be that……

Are these Disney bosses members of the Freemasons?
David slapped his forehead. He had just been talking to them about taxes, but he forgot to use his golden finger to examine Bennett to see if he was a member of the Freemason.

But if he is, it can be explained by using the power of the Masonic group to operate these two people.

But having said that, if the Disney family is a member of the Freemasonry, then the General Administration dares to let him target Disney, which means that the family's position in the Freemasonry is not very important.

But if the Disney family's position in the Freemasonry is not important, how can they dare to say such words as buying out his career?
Many of these points puzzled David.

Forget it, Deputy Director Donald is going to Los Angeles today anyway. When he arrives, he should be able to know the ins and outs of this matter.

……

An hour later, when Freeman walked out of the gate of the western suburbs branch, the already thirsty media immediately swarmed him.

"Mr. Freeman, have you reached an agreement between Disney and the Western Suburbs Bureau?"

"Mr. Freeman, will you accept the punishment?"

"Mr. Freeman..."

Freeman pressed his hands down to signal everyone to calm down, and then he said: "We have indeed reached an agreement with the Western Suburbs Bureau. We will pay a total of 71 billion US dollars in taxes in exchange for the cancellation of our group's seizure order. ”

"What, 71 billion US dollars!"

"My goodness, this is the largest tax evasion fine in the history of our country, right?"

"It's unbelievable that Disney would accept such a large and substantial penalty."

Both the media at the scene and the people online were shocked by such a huge amount of money.

Like the previous four major film companies, although the total fine was 80 billion, that was only the total. When the four companies were divided, the average was only 20 billion.

But now Disney is different. The amount of this company has almost caught up with the other four major film companies. How can this not be shocking?

Hollywood.

After seeing Disney's announcement, film companies large and small, which were still holding on to the last bit of luck, despaired.

The eight major film companies in Hollywood, and even Disney, the last leader, have succumbed. How can they, the little Kalami, dare to fight against the Western Suburbs Bureau?

The various film companies immediately summoned the finance and tax departments and asked them to check out all the tax issues and prepare to go to the Xijiao branch to make declarations.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, in the lobby on the first floor of the Western Suburbs Branch, all the senior officials of the bureau, headed by David, were already standing here.

Because they received notification not long ago that the plane taken by Deputy Director Donald had landed at Long Beach International Airport and was already on the way.

Seven or eight minutes later, a Cadillac stopped at the door, the door opened, and Donald, wearing a suit with a red face, got out of the car, walked into the hall with his legs raised.

David, who was waiting here, immediately greeted him and said, "Deputy Director Donald."

"Well done David."

He first praised David, then turned to look at Keanu Lewis and others, and said: "The taxation for Hollywood is clear. You have worked hard. The General Administration will record your contribution!"

Hearing this, Keanu Lewis and others were extremely excited. This was praise from the boss of the General Administration, and he also promised that he would be credited with a meritorious service by the General Administration. This suddenly opened up everyone's future. got up.

"Let's go up and talk."

David nodded, turned around and told everyone to do whatever they were supposed to do, and then took Donald all the way to his office.

After sitting down, Donald spoke up: "You know David, the president just called me personally and expressed his recognition and praise for this tax clearance. He also mentioned you and praised you full of praise. , let you continue to work hard.”

David was startled. He knew that once Disney announced that it would pay this huge tax, it would definitely alarm the White House, but he didn't expect the White House to respond so quickly. Even the president sent him a compliment.

"You also know that since the war between Mao and Mao started in February, the White House has announced that it will provide military assistance. For this military expenditure, the White House has been arguing with Congress, the people, and various departments of the Ministry of Finance. It has been a headache. And the funds you have generated now can be said to be a pressing need for the White House.”

Hearing what Donald said, David was relieved.

No wonder the White House reacted so quickly and loudly. It turned out that the pressure caused by the war between Mao and Mao was too great.

And the root of all stress is almost always money.

Now I have squeezed out nearly 200 billion from the eight major Hollywood film companies alone. Adding in the large and small film companies that have turned their backs, 300 billion is definitely no problem.

With this money, it can indeed be said that the military aid funds for Ermao have been secured.

"Oh, by the way, I have a good news and a bad news when I come this time. Which one do you want to hear first?"

Donald's words made David take back his thoughts, and he asked: "Then let's hear the good news first."

"The purpose of our previous transfer of you to the Western Suburbs Branch was mainly to launch a tax audit on Hollywood. Now this purpose has been basically completed. We have discussed it and are preparing to push you to the position of city director, and you will be responsible for leading all taxation in the city. Work."

There are several major districts in Los Angeles. The tax situation in the western suburbs has basically been improved, but areas such as Long Beach and Santa Monica have not made as much progress as the western suburbs.

Therefore, the General Administration naturally wanted David to conduct a tax inventory for all areas in the city, just as he did for the western suburbs.

"It's indeed good news..."

David is not surprised. Disney's surrender means Hollywood's surrender, so there is no need for him to put any thought into it. The General Administration will definitely continue to let him make the best use of it.

Mayor...

It is indeed a joy to be the head of the Los Angeles Internal Revenue Service and in charge of the city's taxation, but when he thinks of Bellamy Hardy, Brown Saurons, and the words left by Bennett, he becomes confused again. Not very happy.

"As for the bad news... how should I put it, you should know about the Freemasonry, right?"

"Of course I've heard of it."

David's pupils flickered a little, and it seemed that this matter was indeed related to Freemasonry.

"This is an old organization, but it has a very strong influence in the United States. They are so powerful that even our IRS has to be wary of it, because sometimes when our IRS wants to implement some policies and bills, Without the support of this group of people, it would be difficult to pass.”

"That means that Bellamy Hardy and Brown Saurus were named by this group to be transferred to the General Administration?"

"Yes."

After receiving the affirmation, David felt a little heavier. The Freemasonry Association would definitely not let these two guys enter the General Bureau just to serve as administrative assistants.

"What about the Disney family? They should also be members of the Freemasonry. What role did this incident play in it?"

Donald showed a disdainful smile, and then said: "The Disney family is indeed a member of the Freemasonry, but their status is not very high, and they have been caught in such a big way, and there are also restrictions imposed by the White House. Pressure, we need to compromise with the Freemasons on some things, but they also need to compromise with us. This is politics, so this is why Disney became a 'victim' this time."

(End of this chapter)