‘Catastrophic results’: Union, taxpayer groups take stab at DOGE in latest lawsuit over IRS data access
In a lawsuit filed Monday, several taxpayers and union groups alleged that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) violated several laws in its quest to unearth and eliminate unnecessary government spending. did. The group alleges that Doge launched a “sweep campaign to access highly sensitive information systems,” restricting enforcement rights, protecting civil servants, and […]
Senate Republicans open to DOGE access to IRS but urge guardrails
Senate Republicans said Tuesday that as long as the guardrail is in place, they are open to Elon Musk's idea of government efficiency (DOGE) to access IRS confidential taxpayer information. Over the weekend, members of Doge's Musk team report that they are trying to access that information, including Social Security Numbers, Tax Returns and Banking […]
‘Outgoing Biden IRS’ Targeted Me for ‘Rushed’ Tax Audit
Defense Secretary Pete Hegses claims that “retiring Biden IRS” targeted families in a “hurried” tax audit. Without sharing a specific date, Hegseth posted a series of documents on social media platform X, claiming it was over $33,000 in taxes that must be paid immediately or penalized. It's there. “Of course, the resignation of the Biden […]
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 […]