Bend, OR – The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has identified several government offices slated for closure as part of its broader efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs. Among the locations listed for potential shutdown is the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in Bend, Oregon, which is housed in a building near the corner of Franklin Avenue and Wall Street in downtown Bend.

According to information posted on DOGE’s “Wall of Receipts” website, the IRS office in Bend is one of several properties impacted by contract and lease cancellations. The Bend office, specifically, is subject to an annual lease cost of $192,066. While the exact timeline for the office’s closure remains unclear, DOGE’s website indicates that final termination notices on the Federal Procurement Data System can have up to a one-month lag, meaning the closure could occur in the coming weeks.

In addition to the Bend IRS office, DOGE has also flagged government offices in Salem and Corvallis for lease cancellation. The department’s aggressive stance on lease terminations signals its commitment to reducing unnecessary government spending and eliminating inefficiencies in the federal bureaucracy.

Although the precise impacts on services in the affected areas have not been disclosed, the closures are part of a broader initiative by DOGE to cut costs and improve the overall efficiency of federal government operations. The move has sparked concern among some local residents who rely on the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center for in-person support with tax-related matters. However, with the growing trend of digital services, the closures could indicate a shift towards more remote access for government services.

As of now, it remains uncertain how these closures will affect the broader community, but DOGE’s push for efficiency is sure to continue reshaping the federal government’s presence in Oregon and across the nation.