The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as next week.

Summary

The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers during tax season as part of the Trump administration’s push to shrink the federal workforce.

The cuts align with a broader initiative led by Elon Musk’s DOGE to eliminate agencies and reduce spending.

While the exact number of affected workers is unclear, the layoffs could impact tax processing for over 140 million returns.

Meanwhile, 14 state attorneys general have sued, arguing DOGE’s authority is unconstitutional and requires Senate confirmation.

  • Spacehooks@reddthat.comEnglish
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    5 days ago

    He campaigned on half the pop not paying taxes the first time. Would be interesting If he did something like that instead of focusing on immigration.

    I couldn’t find a source but I remember everyone talking about it at work and it was something that made people i knew want to vote for him.