The Trump administration has begun laying off approximately 6,700 employees at the Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.), focusing on recently hired probationary staff within the compliance teams responsible for audits and collections. This decision, stemming from a broader effort to reduce costs, comes during the critical tax filing season, raising concerns about the agency's ability to respond to taxpayer needs. While the Biden administration had aimed to enhance I.R.S. capabilities with an $80 billion investment, the current administration seeks to scrutinize and potentially reduce its workforce, sparking debate on productivity and efficiency.
The layoffs are hitting probationary employees who were recently hired around the country, impacting more than 5,000 workers in the I.R.S.'s compliance teams.
Mr. Hassett emphasized that the layoffs were necessary to ensure that tax collecting employees are productive and to streamline the agency's workforce.
The Biden administration was in the process of beefing up enforcement at the I.R.S. with an $80 billion investment, aiming to modernize its operations.
As part of the Trump administration's cost-cutting measures, the I.R.S. layoffs are taking place during the busy tax filing season, significantly affecting operations.
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