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Dear Community Member, your tax information is private and supposed to be protected by law under Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code, which prohibits unauthorized disclosure of your tax returns and personal financial details. Any breach of this law is not just an invasion of privacy, it is a felony.
It has been reported that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has gained access to sensitive Treasury Department systems containing confidential taxpayer data. This rightfully has caused alarm across the country and could very well constitute a violation of the law. There appears to be no legitimate justification for why DOGE would have access to our information, and its involvement raises serious concerns about the security of American’s financial data and the integrity of tax refund processing.
As a former prosecutor, I understand the importance of evidence and accountability. The fight against the Administration’s overreach will be fought in Congress, the court of public opinion, and in courts of law. That’s why I am demanding answers from the Treasury Department about the extent of this unauthorized access and the risk it poses to taxpayers. As part of our inquiry, we are seeking additional information on:
- The number of times DOGE has requested or accessed confidential taxpayer information protected under Section 6103.
- The specific taxpayer details that have been exposed such as social security numbers, bank accounts, addresses, taxable income, and tax refunds.
- Who authorized DOGE’s access and why, when they accessed this information, and all correspondence related to this potential violation of law.
Rep. Panetta conducting oversight in the House of Representatives.
Unauthorized disclosure of tax information is a crime, and those responsible must be held accountable. Congress and the courts must serve as a check on executive overreach of power. As a Member of the Ways and Means Committee, the chief tax-writing committee in the House of Representatives, I will continue working to protect your financial privacy and ensure that the law is enforced. You deserve to file your taxes with the confidence that your information is safe from misuse.
Sincerely,
Jimmy Panetta
United States Representative
19th Congressional District, California
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