The IRS is set to lay off thousands of employees as part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to significantly shrink the federal workforce. Following an order from the Office of Personnel Management, agencies are terminating probationary employees lacking job protection. This workforce reduction could impede the IRS's ability to process millions of tax returns during the critical tax-filing season. Despite the agency's growth in recent years under the Biden administration, political criticisms persist regarding its personnel and role.
The Internal Revenue Service is preparing to lay off thousands of employees as the Trump administration aims to reduce the federal workforce significantly.
A sudden drop in the I.R.S. workforce could disrupt the agency's ability to process millions of Americans' tax returns, which is critical during tax season.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the department would limit changes at the I.R.S. until after the current tax-filing season ends.
Republicans have criticized the expanded I.R.S. workforce as detrimental to middle-class taxpayers, while Trump is pushing for an extended hiring freeze.
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