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

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 ...

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

The IRS employee headcount dropped by more than 25,000 as part during President Donald Trump's second administration.

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

For taxpayers, the impact of IRS budget cuts and mass reductions in the IRS workforce could lead to longer wait times for assistance, delays in audits and responses to taxpayer filings, and ...

Taxpayer Advocate Offers Candid Assessment of State of IRS Workforce and Other Challenges Facing the New IRS Commissioner ...

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

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

IRS workforce challenges The IRS started the year with a headcount of over 102,000 federal employees, and six months into 2025, that figure has dropped to just 75,702.

The IRS is planning another round of layoffs amid Donald Trump and Elon Musk's workforce reduction plans. The final size could be 40% smaller than Biden's.