If IT modernization projects fall behind schedule, IRS staffing cuts could jeopardize the success of next year’s filing season, an agency watchdog warns.

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

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

The IRS lost 26% of its 102,000-person workforce to layoffs and buyouts this year through early June, amid a larger effort by ...

As reported by Kiplinger, the layoffs at the IRS impacted nearly every division. By the end of the 2025 tax season, more than 25% of the agency’s workforce had been cut down via layoffs, buyouts, or ...

Taxpayers could face significant hurdles during the 2026 tax filing season after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reduced ...

The IRS employee headcount dropped by more than 25,000 as part during President Donald Trump's second administration.

The IRS cut over 25,000 jobs in a year, sparking concerns about its ability to handle tax seasons and provide adequate ...

As the 2026 tax season approaches, U.S. taxpayers may face significant challenges due to substantial IRS workforce reductions and anticipated complex tax law changes.

The IRS is grappling with a significant backlog of 387,000 unresolved identity theft cases as of June. This issue, ...

If the IRS workforce is reduced by 50%, the nonpartisan Yale Budget Lab projects that lost revenues could amount to $395 billion over a 10-year period. Cuts could also increase the number of ...