Demographic Changes at Irs Affect Tax Filing Services
The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team led by Elon Musk has fired the 18F tech team responsible for building the free tax-filing service and revamping government websites, citing them as "non critical." The move follows a public feud between Musk and the 18F team, with Musk calling them a "far-left" group. This change in leadership may impact the development and maintenance of the IRS's digital services.
- The elimination of the 18F team raises concerns about the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of government-led initiatives to improve digital services.
- How will this shift in leadership and oversight affect the future of free tax-filing services, particularly for low-income and marginalized communities?