IRS, DOGE and tax return data

DOGE won't get broad access to IRS personal taxpayer info, agreement states
A member of the DOGE team assigned to work at the IRS will not be granted broad access to Americans' personal tax information, according to a memo obtained ABC News.
DOGE Aide’s IRS Access Won’t Include Personal Information
Gavin Kliger has been helping the new Department of Government Efficiency cut spending as an employee of the Office of Personnel Management and was recently granted access to IRS
How DOGE’s Access To IRS Data Puts Taxpayer Information At Risk
While DOGE says it needs taxpayer data to search out "waste, fraud, and abuse," such a move puts at risk personal information on more than 150 million tax filers.
Treasury agrees to block DOGE’s access to personal taxpayer data at IRS
The Trump White House and Treasury Department officials have reached an agreement to limit DOGE's access to IRS data, citing privacy concerns.
DOGE’s request for IRS data systems access may pose risks to tax filers
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — the special entity created by President Donald Trump and run by Elon Musk to bring about greater “governmental efficiency and productivity” — has been pressing for authorized access to IRS data systems right in the middle of tax-filing season.
DOGE-affiliated employee expected to seek access to IRS system with sensitive taxpayer information
The access would be to the Integrated Data Retrieval System, which allows IRS employees to access taxpayer accounts. An administration official originally said that the employee had been granted access but later clarified that the employee was expected to seek access and was not already in the system.
Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data, raising alarm at IRS
The unusual request could put sensitive data about millions of American taxpayers in the hands of Trump political appointees.
DOGE seeks access to highly sensitive taxpayer data at IRS
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to the Internal Revenue Service’s highly sensitive taxpayer data system, a source familiar with the move tells CNN.
Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to sensitive and restricted IRS data
Among the systems DOGE is trying to access is the Integrated Data Retrieval System, which includes extensive information on taxpayers.
Judge Upholds Ban on DOGE Accessing Sensitive Treasury Information, for Now
A federal judge in Manhattan has extended a ban on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency accessing sensitive Treasury Department information, but rejected broader restrictions sought by 19 D
Treasury, White House agree to limits on DOGE’s access to IRS data
The DOGE efforts at the IRS come as the Trump administration is moving to drastically reduce the size of the tax collection agency.
DOGE told IRS to audit scores of members of Congress? No, that's satire | Fact check
The agency did not, however, refer scores of members of Congress to the IRS to be audited. There is no record of that ...
What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?
DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS altogether. But filing a ...
Investor proposes taxpayers receive a DOGE tax refund
James Fishbank, a CEO, investor, and creator of the DOGE dividend joins CNN Michael Smerconish to explain how Americans could ...
'Nothing like I've ever seen before': IRS workers laid off amid DOGE cuts
Many IRS workers have been laid off amid nationwide spending cuts from DOGE. National Treasury Employees Union Kansas City ...
Could Trump really return DOGE savings to taxpayers?
With the annual budget deficit at $1.8 trillion last year and Trump proposing extensive tax cuts, there will also be ...
What is DOGE dividend check? Will Illinoisans get a $5,000 stimulus check?
Wondering if you are going to get $5,000 from DOGE? Is it DOGE dividend check, stimulus check or refund? Here's what to know ...
IRS firings have begun. Tax evasion enforcement could be hit especially hard.
Firings are focused on new hires, many of whom investigate fraud and evasion.
GOP lawmakers hear about 'real consequences' of DOGE cuts
IRS offices are reporting layoffs amid tax season. Now, many Americans are feeling the impact of President Trump and Elon ...