A group of Maryland lawmakers is calling on the IRS to expedite federal tax refunds for individuals who are facing financial ...

Lawmakers noted their letter comes as “recent IRS staffing challenges caused by the Trump Administration” have complicated ...

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

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

National Taxpayer Advocate rings warning bell about how much the IRS will be prepared for 2026 tax season, given job cuts and ...

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.

Two of the IRS departments responsible for conducting taxpayer audits have seen their staffing reduced dramatically, with the Large Business and International Division down more than 20 percent ...

Federal agencies could choose to fire workers en masse or offer options like buyouts. Here's what we know about how and when ...

A May 2 report from the US Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) found that as of March, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) workforce had fallen by 11,443 employees, or 11% ...

The 2025 tax filing season ran smoothly despite thousands of IRS layoffs, but the 2026 tax filing season could be challenging ...

"The termination of probationary employees will have a greater impact on certain age groups within the IRS workforce," said the report. The probationary employees who received termination notices ...