IRS Overhaul and Data Privacy Concerns

This chapter examines the potential overhaul of the IRS, focusing on layoffs and the controversial proposal to grant Elon Musk's Doge team access to sensitive taxpayer data. It raises significant privacy concerns and discusses the dangers of granting powerful individuals private financial information, warning of potential political and competitive misuse. The chapter also reflects on the broader implications of government data control, corruption, and the challenges of public trust in light of these developments.