Summary

Elon Musk has requested access to the IRS’s Integrated Data Retrieval System, which contains personal tax information for millions of Americans.

The request has not yet been granted but has raised alarm among privacy experts and government officials.

Critics fear Musk could misuse the data, especially given his existing federal contracts. The IRS is considering a memorandum to permit access, despite strict rules against unauthorized viewing.

A federal judge has already blocked DOGE from accessing Treasury data, but other agencies remain vulnerable.

  • adm@lemm.ee
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    4 days ago

    Great, I’m about to get audited by the billionaire that probably doesn’t pay taxes. Lovely.

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      4 days ago

      Even better, the “audit” will be done by some teenager named “Big Balls”.

      I’m sure they have the wisdom, the experience, and level-headed presence of mind to properly deal with that kind of responsibility.

    • ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one
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      3 days ago

      Good news everyone!

      Musky’s audit has shown the billionaires are actually owed money from the government. Thankfully, those professionally weekend trained auditors confirmed that the working class owes billions in taxes.

      The working class has two options: come with the money or be sent to a work camp to pay off the ever increasing tax debt.