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Ineffective IRS Cuts Audits, Threatens Billions in Revenue

3/18/2025

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The IRS is cutting audits amid significant staff reductions, potentially jeopardizing billions in tax revenue.
Since January, the agency has seen a 7% workforce reduction, with plans for a 20% cut and a hiring freeze.
Experts express concern over the absence of a clear strategy, highlighting a decline in audit activity since the Biden administration.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has initiated a review of IRS operations, emphasizing collections, privacy, and customer service improvements.

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Story summary

The IRS is cutting audits amid significant staff reductions, potentially jeopardizing billions in tax revenue.
Since January, the agency has seen a 7% workforce reduction, with plans for a 20% cut and a hiring freeze.
Experts express concern over the absence of a clear strategy, highlighting a decline in audit activity since the Biden administration.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has initiated a review of IRS operations, emphasizing collections, privacy, and customer service improvements.