The IRS, doesn't need a
military force to enforce tax compliance. The IRS has extensive
legal tools &
administrative powers to ensure the payment of taxes.
"If a
sanctuary state like California were to try to
withhold federal taxes, the IRS would enforce federal tax collection through:
- Direct withholding from individuals or businesses in the state.
- Penalties and interest on unpaid taxes.
- Seizing state assets, including state-owned property and federal funds sent to the state.
- Court actions to compel the state to comply with federal tax obligations.
The
IRS has the full weight of
federal law behind it & it has the
legal authority to collect taxes and impose severe consequences for non-compliance.
A state would find it nearly impossible to block or avoid paying federal taxes without significant legal and financial ramifications."
In summary,
the IRS cannot be stopped by any state government when it comes to collecting federal taxes,.