John,

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is on the verge of securing access to the IRS’s most sensitive taxpayer data systems, including Social Security numbers, tax returns, banking information, and employment records.[1]

This is an alarming breach of taxpayer privacy and a blatant power grab. DOGE claims they need access to “fix waste,” but what they’re really doing is laying the groundwork for unchecked surveillance―not to mention economic and political exploitation―of taxpayer data.

The IRS is already preparing to lay off thousands of employees due to the Trump administration’s so-called cost-cutting measures. (Of course, we know they’re really trying to make it easier for their rich donors and big corporations to cheat on their taxes.) Now, Musk’s DOGE is circling like vultures, ready to seize control of its data infrastructure.

If Congress doesn’t intervene, Musk’s team could gain broad access to the IRS’s Integrated Data Retrieval System, the backbone of the agency’s taxpayer records.

We cannot allow this to happen. Tell Congress to keep DOGE’s hands off the IRS and protect our privacy.

This isn’t a hypothetical threat. According to The Washington Post, the IRS is considering signing a memorandum of understanding that would give DOGE staff unprecedented access to taxpayer data.[2]

Musk’s lieutenants have already faced legal challenges for their intrusive actions at the Treasury Department, and now they want even more power. If successful, DOGE’s access could turn the IRS from a trusted public institution into a tool for political manipulation.

Musk’s team is already embedded in key government agencies, and now they’re targeting the IRS. This is the same Musk who has shown a complete disregard for privacy and security in his businesses, including Twitter’s data breaches.

Once DOGE has its hands on IRS data, no American’s financial information will be safe. We must protect the integrity of our tax system from exploitation by billionaires and political operatives.

Take action now to demand Congress block DOGE from accessing IRS taxpayer data.

Thank you for standing up for taxpayer privacy,

David Kass
Executive Director
Americans for Tax Fairness Action Fund

[1] Musk Team Seeks Access to I.R.S. System With Taxpayers’ Records
[2] Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data, raising alarm at IRS