Millions of taxpayers are celebrating Elon Musk’s announcement that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be audited under a plan by President-elect Donald Trump to clean up government waste and tackle excessive spending. The news has sparked widespread enthusiasm from Americans frustrated by the agency’s aggressive tactics.

Social media erupted with comments from excited taxpayers. “I cannot be more ecstatic!” one user wrote, while another joked, “I sure hope they saved their receipts for the last 3,000 years.”

Musk, a key figure in Trump’s initiative to rein in government overreach, confirmed the plan by responding to a comment suggesting the IRS should face scrutiny. “Gonna happen,” Musk replied.

The IRS has been heavily criticized under Joe Biden’s administration for receiving an $80 billion funding boost aimed at hiring thousands of additional agents to increase enforcement. Critics argue that the agency has used this expansion to target everyday Americans with audits rather than focusing on larger cases of tax evasion.

Reports have also revealed that hundreds of IRS employees owe millions in unpaid taxes themselves, fueling calls for accountability. Many taxpayers have suggested the audit should extend beyond the agency’s operations to its individual employees.

The Trump administration’s efforts, which include the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have identified potential savings of up to $2 trillion. This initiative aligns with broader plans to reduce waste, cut unnecessary spending, and challenge the so-called Deep State bureaucracy.

Musk’s promise to scrutinize the IRS has energized millions of Americans who have long felt burdened by the agency’s reach. The move signals a dramatic shift in how the federal government holds its own institutions accountable, bringing hope for greater transparency and fairness in tax enforcement.