IRS, DOGE and Chief Counsel

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.
IRS chief counsel demoted and replaced with DOGE ally
The people said Paul was demoted from his position because he clashed with the DOGE's alleged push to share tax information with multiple agencies. The news also comes as the IRS
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.
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.
Top IRS lawyer demoted and replaced over DOGE clash: report
Acting IRS chief counsel Paul is, according to the sources, being demoted from his position and replaced by Andrew De Mello. The sources are reported to have said that Paul was removed because he clashed with DOGE’s alleged push to share tax information with multiple agencies.
Top IRS Lawyer Set to Be Demoted Amid Taxpayer Data-Sharing Clash
The move could make it easier for the tax agency to share its trove of confidential taxpayer data with others in the government.
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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IRS Lawyer Ousted as Elon Musk’s DOGE Plans Even More Cuts
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is shaking up the Internal Revenue Service, running into resistance from career staff as it seeks sensitive taxpayer information. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Top IRS lawyer pushed aside as DOGE seeks tax records, staffing cuts
The acting chief counsel of the Internal Revenue Service has been removed from his position as billionaire Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service seeks access to sensitive taxpayer records, according to
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 ...
Trump Administration Replaces Top I.R.S. Lawyer
William Paul, a civil servant who became the acting chief counsel at the I.R.S. in January, is expected to be replaced by ...