The IRS's recent decision to terminate probationary workers, considered non-critical for the tax filing season, raises alarms about possible delays in tax processing. The agency, already grappling with understaffing issues, may see a backlog in tax filings and slower customer service as a result. Experts like Natasha Sarin underscore the importance of having a fully staffed team during this critical period, emphasizing that such cuts during peak times are impractical and harmful to revenue collection.
The IRS has begun terminating probationary workers who are not deemed 'critical' to the tax filing season, raising concerns over delays in processing returns.
Experts warn that cutting IRS staff during the tax filing season will inevitably lead to delays in refunds, slower customer service, and processing backlogs.
Natasha Sarin emphasized that it's an 'all hands on deck' time at the IRS, and maintaining staff is crucial for effective tax processing.
A former Treasury official compared the job cuts to a business eliminating its accounts receivable department, questioning the logic of reducing tax collection capacity.
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