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

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.

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

As the 2026 tax season approaches, U.S. taxpayers may face significant challenges due to substantial IRS workforce reductions and anticipated complex tax law changes.

As reported by Kiplinger, the layoffs at the IRS impacted nearly every division. By the end of the 2025 tax season, more than 25% of the agency’s workforce had been cut down via layoffs, buyouts, or ...

The auditors said IRS will face “considerable challenges” toward meeting its goals, noting the agency expects to lose one-third of its employees to attrition by fiscal 2025. That would require ...

T he Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is facing potential challenges in processing tax refunds efficiently due to planned staffing cuts under the Trump administration. These reductions could lead to ...

The report, released earlier this month by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration in response to a request in 2023 from four senators, found that "vague and outdated guidance" is ...

In this episode of Tax Notes Talk, Tax Notes IRS reporter Benjamin Valdez provides an update on the IRS’s recent staffing developments and how they may affect filing season.

Where IRS Staffing Cuts Hit Hardest. ... actions on tax legislation and IRS budget proposals—expected before July 4—will determine the scale of changes and challenges for the next tax season.