Top lawyer at IRS removed amid DOGE push for taxpayer information: Sources
Acting IRS chief counsel William Paul is set to be demoted to his previous role, and replaced by Andrew De Mello, another IRS attorney who was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the inspector general of the Department of Education during his first term, the sources said.
IRS swaps its chief counsel for a lawyer friendly with DOGE, AP sources say
The Internal Revenue Service’s acting chief counsel, William Paul, has been removed from his role at the agency and replaced by Andrew De Mello, an attorney in the chief counsel’s office who is deemed supportive of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency,
IRS Chief Counsel Pushed Out After Reported Clash With DOGE Over Taxpayer Data
Acting chief counsel William Paul has been reportedly demoted because he refused to cooperate with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, as DOGE representatives allegedly sought to share taxpayer information with other federal agencies.
Top IRS lawyer demoted amid DOGE push to gain taxpayer data: report
The Internal Revenue Service’s top lawyer has reportedly been demoted as Elon Musk’s DOGE agency continues its push to get access to confidential taxpayer data.
Top IRS lawyer pushed aside as DOGE seeks records and 20% staff cuts
The acting chief counsel of the IRS has been removed from his position as Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service seeks access to sensitive taxpayer records, according to people familiar with the matter.
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DOGE Staffer Arrives at Internal Revenue Service Headquarters
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IRS drafting plans to slash 90,000-person workforce in half
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IRS said to be planning to lay off half of staff
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Andover IRS center among fed buildings eyed for sale
The Internal Revenue Service's office building in Andover is among hundreds of federal properties being eyed for possible ...