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IRS Cuts 6,000 Jobs, Threatening Tax Processing and Local Economies
2/21/2025
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Story summary
- The IRS plans to cut over 6,000 jobs during tax season, mainly impacting probationary employees.
- These layoffs could lead to delays in tax processing and diminished customer service.
- Economists warn that local economies, especially in Kansas City, may suffer due to reduced spending by affected workers.
- Previous funding aimed at improving IRS operations may be undermined by these job cuts.
