“Why did the ___ audit the chiropractor?” “Because he owed back taxes!” Crossword Clue

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“Why did the ___ audit the chiropractor?” “Because he owed back taxes!” Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the bureau of the Treasury Department responsible for tax collections

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CHIROPRACTOR (noun)
1. a therapist who practices chiropractic
BECAUSE (conjunction)
1. By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.

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