IRS "DataBase"

In reference to the IRS database, I heard this announced on the radio this morning - that the database has existed for years and that it is being worked currently rather enthusiastically. The news announcer somewhat eggagerated the comment that followed which seemed to make clear the fact the we members of "John Q. Public" would NOT have access to these records to review or correct them. The DJ and others picked it up and talked about it afterwards and obviously did not approve. I believe that the IRS is exempt from many laws, so is this for real??? Digital Cash? Probably. Anonymous Buying? Wishful Thinking? Why not just get 10% tax from everyone and be done with it? Connie