A technology adviser for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) revealed that the IRS’s modernization is 30 years behind and $15 billion over budget,

Speaking on Fox News, Sam Corcos exposed the agency’s reliance on outdated systems, while Musk claimed government “magic money computers” generate payments without oversight,This article examines the IRS’s failures, cost overruns, and their impact on government transparency.