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NOT SO FAST: IRS halts layoffs, rushes to rehire workers
The Internal Revenue Service is abruptly reversing its layoff plans. The agency is now scrambling to fill critical staffing holes. This move follows the departure of 26,000 employees since January. The IRS will now use ... more
IRS cuts: $41B clawback slashes enforcement, tech projects
The IRS is facing a major funding rollback after Congress rescinded $41.8 billion of the $79.4 billion initially allocated under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The cuts hit hardest in enforcement, potentially reducing federal revenue ... more
IRS layoffs 2025 spark confusion, delays, and legal outcry
Layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service are accelerating in 2025. It's part of a broader federal workforce reduction under the Trump administration that’s drawing sharp criticism from workers and union leaders. More than 1,000 layoffs ... more
IRS budget cuts will delay your 2026 tax refund: Here’s why
A new congressional report warns that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may struggle to maintain service standards during the 2026 tax season due to recent funding reductions. As lawmakers debate the future of federal budgeting, ... more
IRS gets a new chief who wanted it gone, as massive cuts threaten next tax season
Former Missouri congressman Billy Long, a longtime critic of the IRS, has been confirmed by the Senate as the agency's new commissioner. The confirmation comes at a pivotal moment for the IRS, which is grappling ... more
IRS layoffs: One-third of auditors gone as court blocks DOGE workforce cuts
The Internal Revenue Service has lost nearly a third of its audit workforce as part of the Trump administration’s sweeping federal layoffs, raising concerns about future tax enforcement and revenue collection. However, a federal judge ... more
IRS layoffs may delay tax refunds: Important June dates explained
The Internal Revenue Service is undergoing one of the largest workforce reductions in its history, and experts warn the cuts could delay tax refunds and severely impact customer service for American taxpayers. According to a ... more
