A federal judge has temporarily halted the IRS from sharing taxpayer information with ICE, deeming the practice unlawful. The court’s decision, based on a 94-page ruling, cited violations of the Administrative Procedure Act and several Internal Revenue Code provisions, specifically concerning the disclosure of confidential taxpayer address information. The IRS had already shared information on nearly 47,000 taxpayers in early August, prompting the judge to pause the data-sharing policy. This ruling preliminarily blocks the IRS and Treasury Department from sharing tax return information with the Department of Homeland Security, with some exceptions requiring judicial approval.
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Musk’s DOGE, a seemingly innocuous cryptocurrency, is now at the center of a firestorm, raising serious concerns about taxpayer data privacy. The situation revolves around DOGE’s alleged acquisition of access to sensitive IRS data, a move that has sent shockwaves through the agency and ignited widespread public alarm. The sheer potential for misuse of this information is terrifying, triggering fears of widespread blackmail and financial manipulation.
This access to personal taxpayer data, previously considered sacrosanct, has many deeply worried. The scale of the potential damage is staggering, encompassing everything from individual financial records to highly personal details about citizens and businesses.… Continue reading
Judge Blocks IRS from Sharing Taxpayer Data with ICE: A Critique of Enforcement Practices
A federal judge has temporarily halted the IRS from sharing taxpayer information with ICE, deeming the practice unlawful. The court’s decision, based on a 94-page ruling, cited violations of the Administrative Procedure Act and several Internal Revenue Code provisions, specifically concerning the disclosure of confidential taxpayer address information. The IRS had already shared information on nearly 47,000 taxpayers in early August, prompting the judge to pause the data-sharing policy. This ruling preliminarily blocks the IRS and Treasury Department from sharing tax return information with the Department of Homeland Security, with some exceptions requiring judicial approval.
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Musk’s DOGE Firm’s Access to IRS Data Sparks Privacy Fears
Musk’s DOGE, a seemingly innocuous cryptocurrency, is now at the center of a firestorm, raising serious concerns about taxpayer data privacy. The situation revolves around DOGE’s alleged acquisition of access to sensitive IRS data, a move that has sent shockwaves through the agency and ignited widespread public alarm. The sheer potential for misuse of this information is terrifying, triggering fears of widespread blackmail and financial manipulation.
This access to personal taxpayer data, previously considered sacrosanct, has many deeply worried. The scale of the potential damage is staggering, encompassing everything from individual financial records to highly personal details about citizens and businesses.… Continue reading