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IRS Shake-Up: Workforce Cuts and Service Delays Ahead

3/13/2025

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The IRS is undergoing a major shake-up, with acting chief counsel William Paul ousted amid rising tensions over data sharing with the Department of Government Efficiency. As the agency prepares to slash its workforce by up to 50%, taxpayers brace for potential delays in services and processing times, all part of the Trump administration's aggressive cost-cutting strategy.

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The IRS is undergoing a major shake-up, with acting chief counsel William Paul ousted amid rising tensions over data sharing with the Department of Government Efficiency. As the agency prepares to slash its workforce by up to 50%, taxpayers brace for potential delays in services and processing times, all part of the Trump administration's aggressive cost-cutting strategy.