Taxpayer Transparency Act: Annual Personalized Reporting on Federal Expenditures

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Policy Proposal
This policy mandates that all U.S. taxpayers receive an Annual Tax Expenditure Report detailing the allocation of their individual tax contributions across both domestic and international federal spending categories. The report will cover funding for essential services like healthcare, education, infrastructure, national defense, and welfare, as well as international aid, funding for military operations, and contributions to international programs, organizations, and NGOs, including the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and others.

Objective
The goal of this policy is to foster transparency and accountability within federal spending, empowering American taxpayers to understand precisely how their financial contributions are utilized both within the U.S. and abroad. By providing a detailed, personalized breakdown, this policy ensures that taxpayers can see the full scope of their contribution to public programs, national interests, and global initiatives, offering insights into how American tax dollars influence not only domestic priorities but also international partnerships and humanitarian efforts.

Justification
Transparent reporting on tax expenditures, especially in areas of international spending, is essential for maintaining public trust and upholding government accountability. Many Americans are concerned about the allocation of funds toward international programs, foreign aid, and defense spending beyond U.S. borders. This policy addresses those concerns by providing taxpayers with a clear understanding of how their contributions support both national and international objectives, allowing for informed civic engagement and alignment between public interests and government priorities.

Implementation
The IRS, in coordination with the Treasury Department, will develop a secure reporting system to deliver annual tax expenditure summaries to individual taxpayers. The report will categorize expenditures into detailed classifications, including domestic programs, international aid, military and defense spending abroad, and contributions to international organizations and initiatives. Each category will follow federal budget classifications for accuracy and clarity. This reporting framework will serve as a cornerstone of government transparency, enhancing the democratic relationship between taxpayers and their elected officials and providing accountability in all areas of federal expenditure, both within and outside the U.S.

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I had a similar idea and I am glad you submitted it.

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There is no need for transparency as it pertains to the World Health Organization or United Nations. We simply need to cease and desist any relationship with them. Foreign entities have no business deciding anything about any aspect of how our sovereign country operates.

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That perspective might hold in an ideal world, but the reality is more complex. The United States will inevitably maintain economic relationships with international organizations, regardless of our personal opinions, especially when future administrations may have differing priorities once President Trump’s new term concludes. It’s precisely in those scenarios that accountability becomes crucial. This policy aims to ensure that even if such relationships persist under changing leadership, taxpayers will have the transparency needed to understand and evaluate how their contributions are being utilized. Transparency isn’t just about oversight, it’s about empowering citizens to hold decision-makers accountable, regardless of political shifts.