America 1919

Robert suggested to Donnie, "Why not ask Andrew Mellon for help? The IRS is under the United States Treasury, and with Andrew Mellon stepping in, we should be able to resolve this issue!"

Donnie waved his hand and said, "You're thinking too simply. Although the IRS is under the United States Treasury, and the Director is appointed by the President, in reality, the IRS more often follows the commands of Congress rather than the commands of the President. Even if we approached Andrew Mellon, he wouldn't be able to offer us much help!"

There was something Donnie didn't tell Robert, which was that in 1932, Andrew Mellon had ordered the IRS Director to inquire about the detailed methods of tax evasion in the United States. In this context, the IRS Director had provided Andrew Mellon with 12 detailed methods of tax evasion.

But soon after, officials from the Treasury Department began investigating this matter, and even dispatched elite IRS tax experts to investigate Andrew Mellon!

It was then discovered that Andrew Mellon had used 5 of the 12 methods to evade taxes.

After this was reported, Andrew Mellon's domestic reputation plummeted rapidly. Moreover, with the United States entering the Great Depression, Andrew Mellon, as the Treasurer, was naturally to blame and ultimately, by the next year, Andrew Mellon had resigned from his position as Treasurer and returned to his hometown to retire.

"Are we just going to let the IRS investigate wantonly? If it continues like this, sooner or later they will uncover something!"

Robert's worries grew.

Archido Bowen also expressed his concerns, "This time, the bureau is very focused on this matter. If they don't find something, they definitely won't rest easy!"

Donnie tapped lightly on the tabletop and began to analyze the situation, "It won't be so easy to thoroughly investigate this matter, I believe your bureau must have made plans for a prolonged struggle?"

Archido Bowen nodded and said, "Indeed, when they sent us out, they didn't give us any specific timeframe. But the longer it takes, the more it signifies the bureau's determination to thoroughly investigate this matter, no matter how long it takes!"

Donnie nodded slightly and said, "But I think this matter couldn't possibly have emerged out of thin air. There must have been some kind of catalyst that made your IRS start investigating me?"

Archido Bowen said, "When I came here, I made a point of asking some familiar friends. Proposing an investigation against Mr. Block was initiated by a deputy director in the bureau, Coshek Kevin. Coshek Kevin is a strong candidate for the next director, and I think he wants to establish authority within the bureau through his investigation of your case, to ensure a smooth ascent to the IRS Director position next year."

That's right, whether now or in the future, whenever anyone speaks of the IRS in the United States, they do so with trepidation, after all, the organization's power is enormous.

Those whom other American authorities cannot punish, they can.

From historical figures like the Emperor to more recent ones like Nucky from Atlantic City, Al Capone from Chicago, and even Andrew Mellon a decade later, all have suffered at the hands of the IRS. The first two were even sent directly to jail!

However, in Donnie's view, having experienced the true nature of officialdom, the IRS is not so impregnable!

If the problem cannot be solved, then solve the person who is causing the problem!

The IRS is not monolithic. Where there are people, there are cliques, and where there are cliques, there is a struggle for power and profit!

Within the IRS, it wasn't just Coshek Kevin who wanted to be the next director. There must be his competitors as well, it's just that currently Coshek Kevin is more dominant!

"Robert, find a few trustworthy people in the company. I want to know everything about Coshek Kevin, even the friends he had during his school days. Investigate everything clearly, especially any statements he has made, and what sort of jobs he had before joining the IRS. Everything must be thoroughly investigated!"

"Archido, you need to use your connections in the IRS to help me get a clear picture of Coshek Kevin's situation within the IRS. Find out who are his staunch subordinates, his competitors there, in short, everything about him in the IRS. Oh, and he must also have his own supporters in Congress, find out who they are.

Can this be done?"

Donnie trusted Robert's abilities, and while he also believed in Archido's, since Archido had only joined the IRS a year ago, it would be quite difficult for him to investigate a deputy director, particularly one as assertive.

After pondering seriously for a while, Archido Bowen said, "I will need some time and some funds." Continue your adventure at My Virtual Library Empire

"No problem!" Donnie pulled open the drawer in front of him, which neatly contained a stack of cash, at least 300,000 US dollars. Donnie took out 50,000 US dollars and placed it in front of Archido Bowen, saying, "If it's not enough, come to me for more!"

Archido Bowen didn't put on airs, and put the 50,000 dollars in cash into his bag, saying, "I will get you the information Mr. Block wants as soon as possible!"

Donnie nodded in satisfaction, then said, "I will arrange one or two people to be the object of your investigation, to be won over by you!"

Both Archido Bowen and Robert were slightly taken aback, but they immediately understood Donnie's intention, with Archido Bowen even showing a grateful expression.