IRS E-Filing Initiative and Community Health Crisis

This chapter explores the IRS's plan to implement a free e-filing system for tax returns, highlighting past opposition from tax preparation companies. It also discusses a health crisis in Kalamazoo, Michigan, caused by a toxic paper mill, emphasizing the adverse effects on the local Black community and the failures of local officials to address these concerns. The conversation connects the dots between governmental and corporate accountability, while advocating for simplified tax filing and environmental justice.