American Tax Officer

The Inspector immediately ran out.

Soon, Keanu and Matthew from the New City District, along with Inspectors from their respective branches, walked in.

When they saw the boxes of US Dollars laid out on the floor and on every table, even Keanu and Matthew, who had seen much of the world, couldn't help but click their tongues in wonder.

As for the Inspectors from both branches, their eyes were nearly popping out.

How much money could this possibly be!

At that moment, they wished they were the ones counting the cash!

"Inspector Keanu, Inspector Matthew, we from the Lake District Sub-Bureau are carrying out a task here, what business brings you guys over?"

Upon hearing David's feigned ignorance, Keanu shifted his gaze from the cash around him and replied, "Director David, we've heard that your bureau needed more manpower and had requested support from the city bureau, so our New City District Sub-Branch has specifically rushed over to help!"

"Our New City District Sub-Branch is the same, we're all part of Las Vegas's IRS, so naturally, we should help each other out!"

Matthew chimed in as well.

"Is that so, then we really must thank both of your branches..."

David turned his head towards Gael and said, "Chieftain Gael, send someone to inform the members of your tribe. Those who have unlawfully earned income should come and report it voluntarily; we don't want to have to come looking for them!"

Gael paused, then commanded a trusted follower, "Go, notify the whole tribe!"

Although this might cause discontent among many in the tribe, as the Chieftain and Elder had taken the lead in paying taxes, what could the rest of the tribe members do but comply?

David looked towards Keanu and Matthew and said, "Inspectors Keanu and Matthew, it's rather cramped here. Why don't you take your Inspectors outside to the open space and wait there to process those from the tribe as they come?"

"This..."

Keanu and Matthew exchanged glances, somewhat reluctant.

They weren't fools and were well aware that the real revenue was inside. Whatever was outside was just small fry. Even with many people, how much tax could they really collect?

It's possible that collecting the tax from a thousand ordinary Indians wouldn't even amount to as more than one Elder here!

"What, wasn't it you who said you came to help?"

"Of course, let's all go!"

Though very reluctant, they had no choice. After all, this Indian Tribe had been brought under control by the Lake District Sub-Bureau, so Keanu could only lead the Inspectors from his branch who were loath to part with the place and head out.

Seeing Keanu leave, Matthew, though resentful in his heart, followed suit helplessly and walked out. Once outside, he caught up with Keanu and said indignantly, "Did you see how much tax those Elders have to pay? It starts at hundreds of thousands of US dollars for each one!"

"I saw, but what can we do about it?"

Matthew continued to complain, "But... he sent us to collect tax from the ordinary Indians, which is just paltry sums and so much trouble!"

Keanu shook his head and responded helplessly, "What choice do we have when the case belongs to someone else? Besides, it's not bad that they're letting us have a share at all, just let it be..."

While they were talking, suddenly, they saw cars approaching from afar.

When the cars pulled up at the entrance, they saw the lawbreakers from before, some carrying suitcases and others hefting bags, all heading into the house.

This scene made both Matthew and Keanu turn dark with envy.

They were very aware that what was in those suitcases and bags was definitely cash!

Based on their careful observations earlier, the tax money from the Chieftain and Elders alone, even if not ten million, would be somewhere between seven to eight million.

Plus, with these people now bringing in cash, wouldn't this amount to twenty or thirty million?

The Lake District Sub-Bureau had indeed made a huge profit on this Indian Reservation!

...

Inside the residence, under the rapid operations of the inspectors from the Lake District Sub-Bureau Branch, the tax amounts for Gael and all the tribe elders were quickly calculated.

Ariel checked the calculations one last time before reporting to David, "Director, the total tax due from Chief Gael and the other elders combined is 8.136 million!"

This figure was not beyond David's expectations.

Just Gael alone was liable to pay nearly three million US dollars in taxes, and adding the other elders, reaching 8.13 million was to be expected.

He nodded and responded, "Continue!"

About another hour passed by.

By that time, the tax calculations for the criminals were almost complete as well.

Once Ariel had verified the figures, she continued to report, "Director, their taxes combined amount to 13.506 million US dollars!"

This figure did not deviate much from David's estimate either.

During his undercover visit yesterday, he had used the "golden finger" to calculate the monthly illegal transactions on the commercial streets, which amounted to tens of millions.

After converting to the collectible tax revenue, it was roughly 13 million!

13.5 million, plus the 8 million from before, made it over 21 million in total.

Then there were the ordinary Indian people outside. Even though each of them might be paying less in taxes, their sheer numbers would certainly contribute an additional 1 to 2 million!

So, this operation in total would yield about 23 million, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was a huge profit!

Collecting his thoughts, David instructed, "There are many people outside, go and assist the other two sub-branches in collecting taxes!"

"Alright."

The inspectors from the Lake District Sub-Bureau Branch filed out.

Another hour or so passed.

Ariel returned and said, "The collection outside is almost complete as well, we've compiled the data, it's a total of 2.366 million!"

"Load it up, head back, and also notify Colonel Cleveland that he can withdraw the troops!"

Upon hearing the order to withdraw, Gael and the other elders present finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After a harrowing loss, their Indian tribe had finally escaped this disaster!

"Chief Gael, and all elders, as well as the gentlemen here, thank you very much for your cooperation!"

David rose from the chieftain's throne, and Gael, along with the elders, hurried to stand up and follow him out.

Meanwhile, at the entrance of the estate, two cash transport vehicles were parked, with the tax inspectors busily loading the collected taxes into the vehicles.

However, Gael and the others were not focused on this; their attention was on the tanks, armored vehicles, and the groups of helicopters in the sky, gradually retreating from the reservation.

After a while, Gael suddenly remembered something and asked David, "Director David, I'd like to know when the trial for Dieter and Tewin's case will take place?"

After a moment of reflection, David answered, "It should be very soon, if not tomorrow then the day after!"

According to America's judicial procedures, typically, after arresting a criminal, going through various checks and processes, it would take at least a month or even longer before reaching court trial.

But first of all, the IRS's court system is not part of America's judicial system.

So, in principle, as long as there is ample evidence for a case, they can apply for a trial any time and anywhere.

The evidence chain for Dieter's case is already more than sufficient, and they need to close the case to deposit the tax revenue.

Therefore, David was determined to settle this case with the utmost speed!

He planned to request as soon as he returned to have the trial as early as tomorrow, without any delay.

Because once the case was settled and the tax revenue recorded in his name, looking at the current leaderboards, he was very likely to jump to the number one spot nationwide in an instant!

Even if he might be pushed down before the end of the assessment period, just being able to briefly ascend to the top spot nationwide from a platform like the Lake District Sub-Bureau was already astonishing!