American Tax Officer

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"Clap clap clap clap..."

After a round of opening remarks, warm applause arose from below.

Once the applause had died down, David gestured to the staff operating the big screen. Immediately, the screen displayed the rankings of tax achievements.

Previously, the dissolution of the Rodrigozki Group had resulted in the confiscation of $277 million in tax assets. Coupled with the proceeds of the eight major heads and the crime syndicates' payments within the jurisdiction during this period, the Western Suburb Branch's total revenue for the assessment period reached $1.13 billion.

This $1.13 billion ranked third in the tax achievement chart among all the major branches nationwide. The Queens District Branch in New York came in second with $1.26 billion.

The Manhattan Branch ranked first with $1.7 billion.

"As you can see, our Western Suburbs Branch's total tax achievement has now climbed to third place, an incredible feat. In the next assessment period, I hope we can reach the number one spot. That will be a glory belonging to our entire Western Suburb Branch!"

In actuality, the word "incredible" used by David was somewhat of an understatement. Before he took over the Western Suburb Branch, the tax achievement for an assessment period was only $40 to $50 million, and the ranking was outside the top 20 nationwide.

Now, not only had the ranking soared by more than a dozen places, but the tax achievement had also increased by more than twentyfold, a feat that would not be exaggerated even if described as miraculous!

"Alright, let's take a look at the individual tax achievement leaderboard!"

As he finished speaking, the screen immediately changed to display the individual leaderboard. However, David was mildly surprised to find that, after such a long time without following this list, the top two spots were still occupied by familiar faces.

Brown Soros and Bellamy Hardy.

The former, Brown Soros, currently topped the list with an individual tax achievement of $168 million, while the latter, Bellamy Hardy, was in second place with $133 million.

It was unexpected that, after losing to him in the Deification Plan, these two hadn't fallen into obscurity; instead, they maintained their momentum as tax collection zealots.

Of course, this was because David had not attributed the taxes he collected to himself during this assessment period. Otherwise, he could have squeezed these two into second and third place, becoming the most dazzling figure on the tax achievement board!

But upon further reflection, with his current status and position, he didn't really need the tax achievement board to boost his reputation; he was already the brightest star in the tax bureau system.

As for Brown Soros and Bellamy Hardy, although they were also stars of the tax bureau, they were not on the same level as him in terms of status or prestige.

If David were to compare himself with these two now, it would be somewhat beneath him.

...

Due to David's intentional allocation of more tax achievements to the likes of Nisen Bakesimmons, they too ranked 11th, 15th, and 18th on the individual tax achievement board this assessment period. The team members from the Lake District, having basked in David's reflected glory, also made it into the top 30.

The inspectors under the Chief Tax Officer also benefitted, achieving commendable results.

After praising these individuals and distributing the acquired public funds, the assessment period meeting concluded.

"Alright, I hope everyone continues to work hard in the new assessment period. The meeting is adjourned!"

As he finished speaking, the inspectors gradually stood up and orderly left the meeting hall until eventually, only David, Hakim, Lewis, Keanu, and other senior executives remained.

David signaled for them all to gather round and asked, "The Oscars ceremony is happening tomorrow. Is everything prepared?"

"My department is ready."

"My department is ready too."

"Everything is fine on my end."

All replied in unison.

David nodded and said, "Good, since that's the case, then let's go big tomorrow night!"

Hearing this, everyone's anticipation grew.

The Oscars ceremony was not only a focal point of nationwide attention, but it was also broadcast in over 200 countries and regions around the globe.

And what kind of reaction would it provoke if the tax bureau stepped in tomorrow?

It would likely cause a global sensation!

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Back in his office, David picked up his phone and dialed Deputy Director Donald's number. With such a major operation at hand, he definitely needed to first communicate with the senior management at the Washington D.C. Headquarters.

"David? I was just about to call you. The White House has passed on a message: the President is very satisfied with your performance in your first assessment period since taking office, and he hopes that you will continue to excel!"

As soon as the call connected, Donald's jovial voice came through.

David wasn't overly surprised. With his astonishing collection of $1.1 billion in taxes upon taking office, it would have been odd if the President weren't satisfied. He replied, "I will, Deputy Director Donald."

"Oh, by the way, you called me, so there must be something on your mind, right?"

"Yes, it's about the Hollywood tax audit operation. My bureau has been preparing for a while now, and I plan to start tomorrow!"

"Tomorrow? Sure thing, go ahead!"

Donald was unaware of David's intention to initiate action during the Oscars ceremony and agreed without a second thought.

"That's the thing, Deputy Director Donald. The Oscars ceremony is tomorrow night, and I plan to act during the ceremony!"

In his office at the Washington D.C. Headquarters, Donald was momentarily taken aback upon hearing this. He didn't follow entertainment news closely and was unaware that tomorrow was the Oscars. But that didn't mean he didn't understand the Oscars' influence. He said with a serious tone, "David, the Oscars ceremony is a global spectacle watched by the world.

If you make your move during the ceremony, the impact would be global..."

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