Friday, 2 January, 2026
Elon Musk Claims Massive Tax Bill Overwhelmed IRS Systems

Tesla CEO Elon Musk made headlines by claiming his record-breaking tax payment was so substantial it literally "broke the IRS computer." Responding to discussions on X, Musk stated the figure contained too many digits for existing software, forcing the agency to update its systems to process the transaction. This anecdotal revelation underscores the sheer scale of Musk’s financial contributions, particularly following his historic $11 billion tax obligation.
Read full story at Financial Express