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IRS Furloughs Half Workforce Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

10/9/2025

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Story summary

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will furlough nearly half of its workforce due to the government shutdown, per a contingency plan posted on IRS website.
Most IRS operations are currently closed as the shutdown enters its second week.
The shutdown arose after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to agree on funding federal operations.
The article notes disruption in Washington, USA.

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Story summary

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will furlough nearly half of its workforce due to the government shutdown, per a contingency plan posted on IRS website.
Most IRS operations are currently closed as the shutdown enters its second week.
The shutdown arose after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to agree on funding federal operations.
The article notes disruption in Washington, USA.