Diana Shaw of Wiley Rein LLP discusses the reduction in workforce at the IRS as detailed in a report by the Treasury ...

The IRS has reduced its workforce by more than 25,000 employees, raising serious concerns ahead of a complex 2026 tax season.

A Hollowed-Out IRS Workforce Has Led to a 91 Percent Drop in Investigations of Non-Filing Businesses IRS no longer has employees with skills for workforce planning, audit finds. Eric Katz ...

T he Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is on the brink of a major transformation as it drafts a plan to cut its workforce by half. This move comes after the agency began President Trump's term with ...

With cuts to the IRS workforce, ... preparer said this likely won’t impact the majority of tax filers. ... says you should see your return and refund if you qualify within 21 business days.

The 2026 tax season could be rough, with IRS staff cuts and budget woes likely causing delays and service issues for taxpayers.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Mass layoffs at the IRS have begun as millions prepare to file their returns this tax season. More than 6,000 new and newly promoted employees are being cut. As many as ...