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IRS Cuts 7,000 Jobs: Expect Longer Tax Season Delays

2/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The IRS has cut around 6,000 to 7,000 jobs, mainly affecting probationary staff, as part of a strategy to shrink the federal workforce. This move may result in longer wait times for taxpayer support and delays in return processing. Experts recommend filing electronically and double-checking details to ease the burden this tax season.

History

Historical Context

The IRS's recent job cuts reflect a long-standing trend of federal workforce reductions, reminiscent of the austerity measures taken during the Great Recession. In the 1930s, the New Deal expanded government roles to combat economic crises, but subsequent decades saw efforts to streamline and reduce government size, particularly in response to budget deficits. This ongoing tension between workforce expansion and contraction shapes current fiscal policies.

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Story summary

The IRS has cut around 6,000 to 7,000 jobs, mainly affecting probationary staff, as part of a strategy to shrink the federal workforce. This move may result in longer wait times for taxpayer support and delays in return processing. Experts recommend filing electronically and double-checking details to ease the burden this tax season.

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