IRS, Andrew De Mello

Top IRS Lawyer Set to Be Demoted Amid Taxpayer Data-Sharing Clash
The move could make it easier for the tax agency to share its trove of confidential taxpayer data with others in the government.
Top IRS lawyer demoted amid DOGE push to gain taxpayer data: report
The Internal Revenue Service’s top lawyer has reportedly been demoted as Elon Musk’s DOGE agency continues its push to get access to confidential taxpayer data.
IRS swaps chief counsel for a lawyer friendly with DOGE, AP sources say
The Internal Revenue Service’s acting chief counsel, William Paul, has been removed from his role at the agency and replaced by Andrew De Mello, an attorney in the chief counsel’s office who is deemed supportive of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency,
IRS Chief Counsel Pushed Out After Reported Clash With DOGE Over Taxpayer Data
Acting chief counsel William Paul has been reportedly demoted because he refused to cooperate with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, as DOGE representatives allegedly sought to share taxpayer information with other federal agencies.
Top IRS lawyer pushed aside as DOGE seeks tax records, staffing cuts
The acting chief counsel of the IRS has been removed from his position as Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service seeks access to sensitive taxpayer records, according to people familiar with the matter.
Trump admin. replaces IRS' top lawyer amid pushback on taxpayer information
The Trump administration has demoted its top Internal Revenue Service lawyer and replaced him after the Department of Government Efficiency received pushback while trying to obtain confidential taxpayer information.
Top lawyer at IRS removed amid DOGE push for taxpayer information: Sources
The Treasury Department and a spokesperson for the IRS did not respond to requests for comment. MORE: Here are all the agencies that Elon Musk and DOGE have been trying to dismant
IRS chief counsel is demoted and replaced with DOGE ally
The people said Paul was demoted from his position because he clashed with the DOGE's alleged push to share tax information with multiple agencies. The news also comes as the IRS plans to institute ...
Trump Administration Replaces Top I.R.S. Lawyer
William Paul, a civil servant who became the acting chief counsel at the I.R.S. in January, is expected to be replaced by ...