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IRS-CI Staffing Cuts Lead to 27% Drop in Tax Prosecutions

12/12/2025

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In 2025, the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) faced a 10% staffing reduction as it shifted from tax enforcement to immigration and crime support in Democratic-led cities.
Guy Ficco, Chief of IRS-CI, says workload rose while staffing declined.
Federal tax prosecutions fell over 27% in 2025 due to IRS and Justice Department cuts.
The Tax Division’s closure and loss of experienced attorneys hinder enforcement, raising concerns about evasion.

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Story summary

In 2025, the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) faced a 10% staffing reduction as it shifted from tax enforcement to immigration and crime support in Democratic-led cities.
Guy Ficco, Chief of IRS-CI, says workload rose while staffing declined.
Federal tax prosecutions fell over 27% in 2025 due to IRS and Justice Department cuts.
The Tax Division’s closure and loss of experienced attorneys hinder enforcement, raising concerns about evasion.