Elon Musk May Have Your Social Security Number
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The billionaire and his DOGE agents were reportedly granted full access to the Treasury’s federal payments system, and nobody knows to what end.

Summary

Elon Musk and his “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) have been granted access to the U.S. Treasury’s federal payment system, raising concerns about security and misuse.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent approved the move after a top Treasury official was ousted for resisting.

Critics warn Musk could freeze payments to government programs or manipulate federal contracts.

The move coincides with DOGE’s takeover of the Office of Personnel Management.

Experts call it a dangerous power grab, as Musk holds no official government position.

  • dan@upvote.au
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    7 hours ago

    and file their returns so they get a refund.

    which is unfortunate since it means you gave the government an interest-free loan during the year. It’s better to adjust withholding amounts to try and break even, or owe money (but not too much that you get hit with an underpayment penalty)