With cuts to the IRS workforce, what could that mean for filing taxes – KWCH
Wichita, Kansas (KWCH) – The IRS is one of the federal agencies where probation employees who were fired as part of a workforce cut are expected to be fired. This could mean thousands of workers will leave when we are in tax season. Local tax filers said this likely won't affect most tax filers. Shane […]
DOGE sets up IRS, SEC accounts on X
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has set up accounts on IRS and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) social platform X, seeking “insights on searching and rectifying waste, fraud and abuse” at two agencies. Elon Musk, who leads Doge's efforts to cut trillions of dollars in government spending, reposted messages from both accounts on […]
Stephen Miller: DOGE will restore 'faith and confidence' in IRS
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will restore “faith and trust” in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Miller joined Fox News on Monday, spreading concerns that Doge wanted access to an IRS system known as the Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS). He was asked if […]
Hegseth claims outgoing Biden IRS targeted family with audit
Defense Secretary Pete Hegses on Monday accusing the Biden administration of targeting families in a “hurried” tax audit and posted an unverified document showing that he owes more than $33,000 in taxes to the IRS . Hegseth posted a screenshot on social media of what he claimed was an IRS letter sent to him and […]
Stephen Miller: DOGE will restore ‘faith and confidence’ in IRS
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will restore “faith and trust” in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Miller joined Fox News on Monday, spreading concerns that Doge wanted access to an IRS system known as the Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS). He was asked if […]
Fetterman blasts Musk over DOGE, IRS
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA.) chased tech billionaire Elon Musk over reports that his government efficiency (DOGE) was trying to access the IRS system. “I want to save billions of your money and make our government more efficient. To ring your personal s—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- – Always,” Fetterman said Monday. Post to social platform x. His post featured […]
Elon Musk's DOGE presence at the IRS raises concerns about taxpayer data security, refund delays – CBS News
The existence of Elon Musk Cost Reduction Task Forcethe IRS' government efficiency department, has renewed concerns from democratic lawmakers about the safety of taxpayer information and whether group jobs could cause delays in receiving taxpayer refunds. is causing the in February 17th letter For the IRS, both Democrats, Sen. Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren, cite […]
DOGE’s access to critical IRS system containing taxpayer information is imminent
Government Efficiency (DOGE) Elon Musk, Fox News will have immediate access to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) system, which includes sensitive taxpayer information. Doge requires access to IRS Integrated Data Retrieval System, This allows IRS workers to view their taxpayer accounts. White House Deputy Press Secretary, White House Principal, Harrison Fields, told Fox News in […]
Top Democrats question IRS on DOGE access to taxpayer data
Top Democrats in Congress report that Elon Musk's Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to take place at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) after multiple outlets reported that advisory units were seeking access to sensitive IRS systems. I would like to know. Senate Finance Committee members Ron Wyden (D-RORE.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) I wrote it on […]
IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season – Boston.com
Politics Signs can be seen outside the Internal Revenue Service building. May 4th, 2021, Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) Associated Press, by Fatima Hussein February 16, 2025 | 10:37am 2 minutes to read WASHINGTON (AP) – The IRS will fire thousands of probation workers midway through the tax season, with cuts likely to occur soon […]