The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as next week.

Summary

The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers during tax season as part of the Trump administration’s push to shrink the federal workforce.

The cuts align with a broader initiative led by Elon Musk’s DOGE to eliminate agencies and reduce spending.

While the exact number of affected workers is unclear, the layoffs could impact tax processing for over 140 million returns.

Meanwhile, 14 state attorneys general have sued, arguing DOGE’s authority is unconstitutional and requires Senate confirmation.

  • HubertManne
    4•1 month ago

    just take the word of anyone working w2 (or equivalent) and interest investment returns below 10k and concentrate on the others.

    • @Spacehooks@reddthat.comEnglish
      1•1 month ago

      He campaigned on half the pop not paying taxes the first time. Would be interesting If he did something like that instead of focusing on immigration.

      I couldn’t find a source but I remember everyone talking about it at work and it was something that made people i knew want to vote for him.

      • HubertManne
        2•1 month ago

        them and the ones who thought he would legalize marijuana federally must have put him over the top last time. idiots.