The Washington Post: Musk's Government Efficiency Office Attempts to Obtain Taxpayer Personal Data

ChainCatcher news, according to the Washington Post, two insiders revealed that the government efficiency department (DOGE) led by Musk is seeking to access the IRS system, which includes detailed financial information of every taxpayer, business, and nonprofit organization in the United States, raising deep concerns within the IRS.

Under pressure from the White House, the IRS is considering signing a memorandum of understanding that would allow officials from the government efficiency department broad access to the tax agency's systems, properties, and datasets. This includes the Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), which enables tax agency employees to access IRS accounts (including personal identification numbers) and banking information.