(DailyEmailNews.com) – In a striking revelation, an IRS contractor has illegally leaked the tax records of over 400,000 entities, including President Donald Trump.
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This breach exposes glaring vulnerabilities in IRS data security, stirring concern for many conservative individuals and businesses affected.
The leak, spanning from 2018 to 2020, raises the critical question of how such a massive violation could occur without swift government action.
The profound breach involved the release of tax returns from wealthy individuals such as prominent billionaires and President Donald Trump.
Initial estimates suggested around 70,000 were affected, which drastically increased to over 400,000 taxpayers primarily comprising businesses.
On February 25, 2025, the IRS briefed the House Judiciary Committee, led by Jim Jordan, on the scope of the breach, outlining significant security gaps.
Charles Littlejohn, the former IRS contractor responsible for the egregious leak, was sentenced to five years in prison.
Littlejohn managed to provide the stolen tax information to ProPublica, a news organization that utilized the data to publish stories on ultra-wealthy Americans’ tax practices.
The use of this data by media outlets further complicates legal and ethical issues surrounding confidentiality and privacy of sensitive taxpayer information, Bloomberg reports.
Alarm Concepts Inc., among others, has initiated lawsuits against the IRS and Booz Allen Hamilton, the contractor employing Littlejohn, spotlighting the need for stricter oversight and accountability.
The substantial scale of this unauthorized disclosure reveals not only the weakness of current safeguards but also the potential risk posed by contractors given access to sensitive government information.
The House Judiciary Committee’s Chairman, Jim Jordan, has described the incident as “a massive scandal,” warranting a full-fledged investigation.
The implications of such a breach go beyond privacy concerns, questioning the systemic integrity of federal agencies tasked with protecting citizens’ data.
As the investigation proceeds, the demand for higher transparency and stricter security is expected to mount.
The number of affected taxpayers stands at approximately 405,427, largely involving businesses, but personal records may also be implicated.
Acting IRS Commissioner Doug O’Donnell’s communication with Jordan suggests there could still be additional disclosures.
The unfolding situation has attracted widespread ire, particularly among conservatives who emphasize the government’s responsibility to safeguard information securely.
“The IRS told House Republicans this month that a former contractor leaked the private data of more than 400,000 taxpayers, nearly six times higher than originally thought,” O’Donnell said.
Criticism has also emerged about the prosecution of Littlejohn, who some believe was not aggressively pursued.
This dissatisfaction underscores a larger frustration with government inefficiency and the perceived lack of accountability among those in positions meant to protect U.S. citizens’ interests.
The involvement of high-profile figures such as Trump and Musk underscores the scandal’s significance.
With Doug O’Donnell stepping down as Acting IRS Commissioner amid these challenges, and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency involvement in IRS system changes, the restructuring within the agency becomes even more crucial.
Many within the conservative camp advocate for robust reforms to prevent future breaches and ensure the protection of private information.
🚨#BREAKING Biden's IRS leaked info of over 400,000 taxpayers. (including Trump!) No wonder why he was handing out pardons left and right. Too bad he couldn't pardon himself!
Hammer dropping soon! 🔨 pic.twitter.com/gbwrSPZaCQ
— The Maverick Approach (@Maveapproach) February 25, 2025
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