Trump’s IRS layoffs have some Americans asking: ‘Why bother’ filing taxes this year?
President Donald Trump has a skeptical stance on the Internal Revenue Service — and some people seem to be taking that as a green light to blow off their tax obligations.
IRS layoffs underway around the country as millions prepare to file taxes
The IRS has begun laying off more than 6,000 new and newly promoted employees across the country as part of the push to slash the federal government, sources say.
How Trump’s IRS layoffs could affect taxpayers and refunds this season
The tax agency is laying off 7,000 employees, but there are protections for taxpayers whose refund payments are delayed.
Will the expected IRS staff cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?
Those concerns are valid according to accountants, who are strongly advising people to file early this year, as they could encounter delays, particularly as they get closer to the filing deadline. The Internal Revenue Service began accepting tax returns on Jan. 27 and will continue to do so until April 15, unless a taxpayer asks for an extension.
How The IRS Layoffs Could Affect Your Tax Refund
The recent Internal Revenue Service layoffs could delay or cause mistakes in taxpayers' refunds, but filing your taxes soon, correctly and electronically could prevent these issues
I Used to Work at the IRS. Here’s How the Massive Job Cuts This Week Will Affect You
One key result is that almost every probationary federal employee, which generally means people who came on board within the past year or two and who haven’t yet qualified for the strong employment protections that government jobs are generally known for–reportedly 200,000 federal employees–faces the possibility of being let go.
IRS Tax Return: Will IRS layoffs delay refund, affect revenue collection?
Tax refunds may be delayed due to IRS staffing cuts, prompting experts to urge early filing. Meanwhile, layoffs of 7,000 IRS workers could weaken tax enforcement, with a Congressional Budget Office report warning that funding cuts may significantly reduce federal revenue and increase the deficit.
How the IRS hiring freeze, mass layoffs could impact your taxes this year
The Trump administration began firing more than 6,000 IRS employees this week. The agency is also under a hiring freeze amid the busy tax season.
What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?
The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times--or lax enforcement.
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IRS layoffs could hurt revenue collection and foil efforts to go after rich tax dodgers, experts say
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How IRS firings are expected to screw up tax season
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IRS layoffs could hurt revenue collection and benefit rich tax dodgers, experts say
Experts say layoffs of about 7,000 IRS workers probably mean an end to plans to target rich tax dodgers and could spell disaster for revenue collection.
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