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 ...

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

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

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

The IRS faces a challenging 2026 tax season due to significant staff reductions. Experts warn that these cuts could severely ...

The IRS, hit by the Trump administration's federal workforce cuts, has lost 31% of its auditors through March, government watchdog finds.

It's the height of tax season, and now a shrinkage in the IRS workforce may impact the speed in which your tax returns are processed and when your refund will be deposited. Here's what you need to ...

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

Meanwhile, the IRS has also been affected by DOGE's cost-cutting measures. Reports indicate that DOGE has reduced the IRS workforce by 11%, with a particular impact on auditors.

Of those IRS agents who are no longer with the agency, some 3,600 are auditors — meaning the IRS has now lost about a third (31%) of its auditors since Trump’s inauguration in January.

The potential reduction of the IRS workforce by 50% could lead to significant revenue losses over the next decade. The impact of these cuts extends beyond the IRS itself.