# Elon Musk’s former DOGE employees working on AI passport renewal and tax-filing website > Source: > Published: 2026-09-17 20:59:13+00:00 # Elon Musk’s former DOGE employees working on AI passport renewal and tax-filing website - Former members of [Elon Musk](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/elon-musk) 's Department of Government Efficiency are developing America.gov, an artificial intelligence-powered federal services[website](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/website) . - Scheduled to launch by late September, the site will feature a chatbot interface to help users file tax returns and renew [passports](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/passports) . - Trump administration officials hope the portal will serve as a key talking point for Republican congressional candidates in the upcoming midterm elections. - America.gov's tax feature is intended to replace the Biden administration's Direct File program, which was canceled by the Trump administration in November 2025. - Experts have raised concerns about relying on AI for complex tax processes, warning it could erode public trust if issues arise. More bulletins