Just days before the tax filing deadline, a new Senate push is gaining momentum to expose and penalize federal employees who owe millions in back taxes—including workers inside the very agency responsible for collecting them.
A legislative proposal known as the Tax DODGER Act is calling for sweeping reforms. It would require the government to publicly report how many federal employees and retirees are delinquent on their taxes, while also barring those with serious unresolved debts from holding government positions unless they qualify for hardship exemptions.
The urgency behind the bill stems from newly surfaced data showing that IRS employees themselves collectively owe tens of millions in unpaid taxes. The revelation has fueled bipartisan frustration and sparked renewed questions about accountability within federal agencies.
Supporters of the crackdown argue that government workers should be held to the same—if not higher—standards as the citizens they serve. The legislation is also seen as a move to restore public confidence in tax enforcement, especially as scrutiny grows over spending and operational transparency in Washington.
As lawmakers debate the bill’s next steps, one thing is clear: the call for integrity inside the government’s own payroll system is getting louder—and it may soon become law.