IRS

No one escapes Uncle Sam.

The IRS (Internal Revenue System) is a new feature within the Pett.AI Central Bank designed to regulate and enforce tax collection on withdrawals. It introduces a taxation system based on player levels and offers a strategic mechanism to reduce tax rates by employing accountants. The IRS ensures compliance and fairness while maintaining the stability of the in-game economy.

During the IRS launch event, all withdrawals will be halted for 3 days, affecting all players.

Key Mechanics

1. Withdrawal Restrictions During IRS Activation

• No new withdrawals can be created while the IRS is active.

• Players can jump the queue or place withdrawals in the queue but cannot create new ones.

• Claiming rewards remains active at all times.

2. IRS Audit Triggers

• Every time an IRS audit begins, new withdrawals stop.

• Audits are randomized events. No one knows when it's going to happen.

• This ensures a controlled taxation process and prevents tax evasion.

The IRS only affects the in-game balance, excluding withdrawals.

3. IRS Eligibility

• All players above level 15+ are subject to the IRS.

• Lower-level players are exempt to encourage progression.

4. Reducing Taxation with Accountants

Players undergoing an IRS audit can reduce the amount of $AIP taxed by purchasing Accountants. Each accountant hired reduces the base tax rate, following a diminishing returns model.

Number of Accountants	Tax Rate After Reduction	Reduction Amount	Cumulative Cost ($AIP)
0 (Base Rate)	25%	-	-
1 Accountant 🕵️‍♀️	18%	7%	5k
2 Accountants 🕵️‍♀️🕵️	13%	5%	10k
3 Accountants 🕵️🕵️🕵️	9%	4%	15k
4 Accountants 🕵️🕵️🕵️🕵️	6%	3%	20k
5 Accountants 🕵️🕵️🕵️🕵️🕵️	4%	2%	25k
6 Accountants 🕵️🕵️🕵️🕵️🕵️🕵️	2.5%	1.5%	30k

Your accountants are required for every IRS audit, meaning you'll need to repurchase them each time a new audit occurs.

Past Audits

Time Started	Time Ended
12 March 2025	15 March 2025

Accountants offer a cost-effective way to minimize taxation for frequent high-level players.