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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.
Trump admin. replaces IRS' top lawyer amid pushback on taxpayer information
The Trump administration has demoted its top Internal Revenue Service lawyer and replaced him after the Department of Government Efficiency received pushback while trying to obtain confidential taxpayer information.
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,
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.
Top IRS Lawyer Set to Be Demoted Amid Taxpayer Data-Sharing Clash
People tied to Elon Musk‘s DOGE have been working at the IRS for several weeks and have been interested in how they can use the tax agency’s data.
Delete’ is one of their favorite terms’: Inside DOGE’s IRS takeover ahead of tax season
As DOGE has set up shop inside the IRS over the past month, the agency has fired thousands of workers and auditors and set ...
Scammers using AI to create fake IRS sites. Here's other scams to watch out for.
As the deadline to file gets closer, cybersecurity experts warn, you're even more likely to be targeted by scammers. You ...
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IRS Warns Taxpayers To Carefully Choose Their Tax Preparer: What To Know
The IRS issued a news release urging taxpayers to be careful with their information by picking a reliable tax preparer.
IRS exposes the ‘Dirty Dozen,’ the top tax scams you can’t afford to ignore
The due date for filing your taxes is exactly one month away, and as people begin to file, scammers start to follow. The Internal Revenue Service wants to ensure taxpayers know what to watch out for ...
Beware of tax scams: IRS unveils 2025 ‘Dirty Dozen’ list as refund season gets underway
Scammers are 'relentless,' according to a new IRS alert listing the 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Bad social media advice triggers ...
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IRS Contact Information: Get All Your Tax Questions Answered
While you can call the IRS with questions, you may experience long wait times. Plus, you're likely to find the answer to your ...
IRS chief counsel demoted and replaced with DOGE ally
The Internal Revenue Service's acting chief counsel, William Paul, has been removed from his role at the agency and replaced ...
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Top 12 tax season scams to avoid
"People think they're getting kind of a cheat sheet or a shortcut," personal finance expert Lynnette Khalfani-Cox said. "And ...