Amna Nawaz
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Musk and DOGE face new criticism for seeking access to sensitive IRS data

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February 18, 2025

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Elon Musk’s "Department of Government Efficiency" group is seeking access to data systems within the IRS that house financial information about every taxpayer, business and nonprofit in the country. Geoff Bennett discussed the implications with Natasha Sarin, a professor at Yale Law School and School of Management and former Treasury Department counselor for tax policy and implementation.

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Elon Musks DepartmentGovernment EfficiencyGeoff BennettNatasha SarinYale Law SchoolTreasury DepartmentWatch PBS NewsPBS News Hour

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Musk and DOGE face new criticism for seeking access to sensitive IRS data · Amna Nawaz · Sentinel