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Is Elon Musk's plans to access IRS data too risky for taxpayers
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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency seeks access to sensitive taxpayer data from the IRS, including personal records and bank details, using the IRS's Integrated Data Retrieval System. Concerns arise over potential unauthorized use and privacy violations if access is granted. A White House spokesman states that this access aims to identify and address government spending issues. Opposition from Democratic lawmakers, including Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren, persists, as they request information on DOGE's access and express worries about impacts on tax refund processing. The IRS also faces workforce cuts, complicating the filing process. A lawsuit by attorneys general from 14 states challenges the legality of DOGE's operation, citing the need for Senate approval for data access. A new social media account, DOGE IRS, seeks public assistance regarding IRS issues.
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