Musk's DOGE Seeks IRS Taxpayer Data, Raising Concerns

In Brief:

Musk’s Government Efficiency Department (DOGE) is reportedly seeking access to IRS taxpayer data.

The IRS is considering a memorandum of understanding, which could grant DOGE access to sensitive financial records.

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According to The Washington Post, Musk’s DOGE department is attempting to gain access to the IRS system, which holds detailed financial records of taxpayers, businesses, and nonprofits. The request has raised concerns within the IRS, particularly regarding access to the Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), a system used by IRS employees to retrieve tax records, personal identification numbers, and banking details.

Under pressure from the White House, discussions are ongoing about signing a memorandum of understanding that could allow DOGE officials to enter tax agency systems. The potential implications of such access are still being debated.

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