Since when did the IRS become interested in gathering intelligence?

Here is the link: http://cnsnews.com/news/article/irs-buying-spying-equipment-covert-cameras-coffee-trays-plants

For what reason are our tax dollars being used for this? When did the IRS get into espionage? I certainly want some answers, that's MY money being used for them to play silly games.

Since I've an active imagination, my first thought is they'll want to bug meetings of groups advocating tax reform.

Our government is out of control, time for a BIG change! I'd like to think it won't involve violence. But I really don't know. There's been so much crap going down lately, I wonder if getting Foggy Bottom under control isn't akin to putting toothpaste back in the tube.