Chapter 311 Yutai Media Begins to Exert Its Strength

Amazon's global headquarters is located at 21117 Third Avenue, Seattle, Washington.

At this time, on the top floor of the headquarters, in a hall full of green plants, a bald man was leisurely drinking coffee and reading a magazine.

At this moment, a woman hurriedly came to him and said, "Something happened, Mr. Jeff."

Yes, the bald man is none other than Jeff Bess, the founder of Amazon.com.

Jeff was able to turn Amazon into a company with a market value of nearly 2 trillion. Naturally, he has seen all kinds of storms. After hearing this, he was not in a hurry. He reached out to pick up the coffee and asked: "What?" thing?"

"Just now, people from the Los Angeles Internal Revenue Service went to our branch in the city and took away all our executives."

Jeff, who was about to put the coffee to his lips, suddenly shook uncontrollably when he heard this, causing the coffee inside to spill on the collar of his suit.

However, he didn't bother to wipe it off, his words became hurried, and he asked: "What is going on? Is there any tax problem at our branch?"

What makes him nervous, who is used to seeing big winds and waves, is none other than the fact that there is one person in the Los Angeles Internal Revenue Service that even he has to be afraid of, and that is Director David!

"The taxation of the branch strictly follows the instructions from our headquarters, and there is no big problem. However, the reason why the Los Angeles Internal Revenue Service investigated us this time is clearly an order personally issued by the local director David, so... …”

What this assistant actually wants to express is that of course there is no problem with our dumb Amazon’s taxes. Otherwise, if we had not paid taxes for so many years, we would have been caught by the IRS!

However, David's methods are also well known. Even if there is no problem, this person can still solve the problem for you. And now that he has ordered the investigation of Dumb Mason, it is difficult to guarantee that there will be no accidents.

At this moment, Jeff also looked confused.

Of course he was also very aware of David's methods, otherwise he wouldn't have heard that the branch was investigated by the Los Angeles Internal Revenue Service, and would have lost his composure like this.

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Jeff realized that he couldn't sit still and waited, and immediately said: "Convene a board meeting!"

Soon, a group of Amazon executives who had received the notification walked into a conference room on the 36th floor. Everyone's expressions looked a little calm. It was obvious that they had received the news that the Los Angeles Internal Revenue Service was taking action against them. .

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Jeff immediately spoke up: "I believe everyone has received the news that David has ordered an investigation into us. What do you think about this matter? Tell us your opinions!"

"We have not paid taxes in recent years, and we have also received a lot of subsidies from the government. The senior officials of the Internal Revenue Service have probably hated us for a long time, so I conclude that David is not targeting us this time. , but it was directly targeted by their senior management.”

"That's right. Before this, because of our proper handling of tax policies, the handling of the matter by the Legal Department, and the relationship between the shareholders behind us, the IRS has been reluctant to take action against us. But now the IRS has David is such a ruthless person, and this guy has even touched the Sackler family, the Disney family, and the Swiss Bank, so it is only reasonable for him to touch us now..."

"Anyway, this person is a bit difficult to deal with, and now it's clear that he wants to target me, so we have to deal with it..."

"..."

After listening to the senior executives talking for a long time but failing to get to the point, Jeff became a little impatient and interrupted directly: "Okay, David's methods are indeed extraordinary. We can't just wait for him to do it step by step. To eat away at me, we must come up with countermeasures.”

"Mr. Jeff, since David only ordered to take away people from our Los Angeles branch, but not from other branches or our headquarters, it proves that he doesn't know much. I think We should send the legal department to Los Angeles to find out what the situation is like there and make a decision before it’s too late.”

The speaker was Magrica, the senior vice president of Dumb Amazon.

"Magrica is right. We don't have to do anything in a hurry now. Let's find out what the Los Angeles IRS is like first."

"I also agree that according to David's character, if he had caught us, he would have named us publicly. And according to the report over there, when their people went to our branch, they just said 'Please come back. The words "cooperate with the investigation" also reflect that they don't have much information. "

"..."

After Magrica said this, most of the senior Amazon executives present expressed their agreement.

Because judging from David's previous character, if he had grasped the handle of Amazon, he would have named him directly in front of the media just like he did to Hollywood and those cryptocurrency companies.

And now since this guy didn't choose to name him directly, there is a high probability that he doesn't have much information in his hand.

Seeing that most of the people present suggested sending the Legal Department to find out, after thinking about it for a while, Jeff no longer objected. He turned to look at a man present and said, "Laclova, you are the boss of the Legal Department. , then you can go there in person this time.”

"Okay Mr. Jeff."

While Amazon was holding a meeting to discuss, the top executives of Weiruan, Guge, Oracle and other major manufacturers were also discussing the matter intensely.

As for why I am nervous, it is very simple.

Because David has already raised the butcher knife to Amazon, who can guarantee that it won't be their turn next?

In order to avoid this situation, after the discussion, the major companies did not dare to neglect it for a moment, and immediately ordered the finance and tax departments to work overtime to review the company's tax.

This night is destined to be an all-nighter for companies like Amazon, Google, Weisoft, and Oracle, but it is a feast for the media and the public.

And the next morning, the news that the Los Angeles IRS launched an investigation into Amazon undoubtedly made the front page headlines of major newspapers.

[Washington Post: The IRS launched an investigation into Amazon. Will the giant companies that have never paid taxes in recent years fail? ]

[Los Angeles Times: Another big move by Director David, is the Internet field about to usher in a tax cleanup? 】

【Wall Street Journal: David the executioner has taken action again, and this action against Amazon is likely to shake the foundation of the United States...】

【……】

Among the reports of major newspapers, the wording of the Wall Street Journal is the most sharp, and it can even be said that it directly named and attacked David's investigation of Amazon.

Of course, since they dared to compile an article to attack, they naturally listed several reasons.

First, the Amazon Group has a total of 270,000 employees. Once the IRS really launches a tax audit against this group, it will definitely affect the interests of many of its employees, thereby triggering protests or strikes from these people, causing social unrest.

Secondly, the current economic situation in the United States is very bad. Once David launches an investigation into Amazon, it will inevitably cause a stock market earthquake, thereby causing the market to lose confidence and making the already bad economy even worse.

As soon as this front-page headline of the Wall Street Journal came out, it also caused an uproar on the Internet.

Many people think that the Wall Street Journal's accusation is correct. After all, the current economic situation in the United States is so bad. If you, the IRS, and David, still want to mess with such a dominant enterprise, it will cause market turmoil.

If things go wrong, it may become the fuse of a new round of financial crisis. I don't know how many people will go bankrupt and jump off the building. Can you, the IRS, bear this responsibility?

But many people also think that you, Amazon, as a trillion-level enterprise, have not paid a penny in taxes in the past few years, but have received so many subsidies from the government. Is this reasonable?

It is definitely unreasonable.

After all, we ordinary people have to pay taxes honestly every month for the meager salary we receive. You, Amazon, make so much money every year but don't give a penny. Do you still have any social responsibility?

Since both views are supported by people, a huge debate broke out on the Internet.

Los Angeles IRS, Director's Office

At this time, David sat on a chair with his chin in his hand, staring at a copy of the Wall Street Journal on the table. Opposite him stood Nissen, Bucky Simmons and a group of senior officials in the bureau.

"Fuck, the Wall Street Journal is too much. It actually attacked us in such a vicious tone!"

"The other major newspapers are still normal, but the Wall Street Journal is a thorn. I think we should go to their headquarters to find fault and teach them a lesson."

"..."

Many people present expressed strong dissatisfaction with the article in the Wall Street Journal.

However, David's face did not fluctuate too much.

In recent years, Jews have basically controlled the American media, and the Wall Street Journal, as the first mouthpiece under the Jews, compiled this sharp accusatory article after seeing that he launched an investigation into Amazon this time. It is normal.

"Did you make any progress on the things I asked you to investigate last night?"

After bringing back the senior officials of the Amazon branch yesterday, David used the plug-in to examine them one by one.

Although Mason's research on tax policies is indeed thorough, with his powerful scrutiny, he still found some points that can be used, so he told Bakinison and others to send people to collect evidence and investigate overnight.

"The workload is huge, and it will take some time."

"My people are also..."

"..."

Listening to the responses of several people, David did not blame them for their slow efficiency.

As the world's number one e-commerce giant, Mason's group's framework is spread all over the world. It is definitely not something that can be completed in a day or two to investigate them.

While he was still thinking, the phone on the table suddenly rang. David picked it up and saw that the caller ID was Donald, so he immediately answered: "Deputy Director Donald."

"How is it, David, have you made any progress?"

"We found some things, but it's not enough. It will take some time."

"Okay, that group of Jews are obviously exerting their efforts in the media. Now our IRS is facing great pressure from public opinion. I need you to hold a press conference to get more people's support for us, so as to alleviate the current public opinion."

"Okay, I know..."

After ending the call with Donald, David immediately looked up at Nissen and said: "Arrange a press conference in half an hour."

Soon after, when major media received the news that the Los Angeles IRS was going to hold a press conference, they were instantly boiling. They immediately came to the lobby on the first floor of the Los Angeles IRS as quickly as possible and waited.

"Director David is here!"

I don’t know who shouted this at the scene, and then all the media reporters stopped talking and looked up.

Sure enough, David came to the spotlight surrounded by everyone, opened his arms and pressed down to indicate that the scene should be quiet, and then said: "Good morning to all friends from the media and viewers in front of the TV. Yesterday we brought the mute Amazon to the spotlight. The fact that the executives in the Los Angeles branch brought it back has attracted widespread attention. I will give you a detailed explanation of this matter below! ”

After that, David pointed to a reporter from NBC TV.

The reporter also immediately asked: "Director David, many people are now talking about your Internal Revenue Service launching a tax investigation against Amazon. Is this true?"

Although many people have already seen it, it will only be confirmed if it is officially confirmed by the IRS.

"Yes, I can tell you clearly that our IRS is launching a tax investigation against the Duma Amazon Group!"

"Then I would like to ask Director David, since you are going to launch an investigation into the Dumason Group, have you got some practical evidence to prove that Dumason is indeed suspected of tax evasion?"

"This is still under investigation and it is not convenient to disclose. Next question!"

After being called by David, the CBS reporter immediately asked: "Director David, there is a lot of opposition on the Internet to your investigation of the Dumason Group. Many people believe that Dumason has too much control over it. People’s jobs, and as the third largest company in the world’s top 500 companies, once it is affected, it is likely to trigger an economic crisis. What do you think of this?”

"For this issue, I think our great American statesman Benjamin Franklin has already explained that here, only death and taxes are inevitable, and collecting taxes is also the job of our Internal Revenue Service. If we don't collect taxes If so, where will the funds for the country’s medical care, education, construction, and military come from?”

"So I can tell you clearly once again that our IRS will never give up tax collection on a company just because it will affect the economy. Otherwise, I think our IRS will no longer need to exist!"

After David's sonorous and powerful words, the audience burst into applause.