(RightIsRight.co) – President Donald Trump dropped a tax season bombshell: He plans to lay off thousands of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) workers, targeting probationary workers without civil service protection.
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Streamlining operations might sound efficient, but this decision could cripple an already overburdened IRS during its peak time.
The IRS is expected to fire 15,000 probationary employees when most Americans are filing their taxes.
This move aligns with the Trump administration’s broader objective to cut the federal workforce, especially targeting employees without civil service protection.
Although details remain unclear, this significant reduction might disrupt services considerably.
According to insiders, as many as 15,000 employees—about 17% of the IRS’s full-time workforce—could face layoffs.
Layoffs may affect taxpayer response, phone centers, and junior audit positions, potentially causing long delays.
The American Institute of CPAs expressed concern for taxpayers and tax preparers during this tumultuous period.
“The IRS will lay off as many as 15,000 employees in the middle of tax season as the White House continues to slash spending across the government,” the two insiders said, reflecting frustration and fear among employees and taxpayers alike.
This vast layoff could severely affect the processing times for over 140 million tax filings expected by April 15.
Moreover, Elon Musk suggested “deleting entire agencies” to reduce wasteful spending, which resonated with those advocating fiscal responsibility.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget with fierce measures targeting waste.
Meanwhile, the Biden administration’s $80 billion investment in the IRS, which was intended to fund hiring and technology upgrades, seems overshadowed by these layoffs.
Republicans argue the increased funding unfairly targets middle-class Americans and have been working to reduce it.
Mark Koziel of the American Institute of CPAs advocates for enough IRS resources to meet taxpayer needs.
“For many years, one of the top priorities at the AICPA has been to promote efforts that ensure the IRS has the appropriate resources to meet the needs of taxpayers and preparers,” he emphasized.
The future of the IRS remains uncertain, particularly concerning the quality of service taxpayers can expect this season.
With still unanswered questions, the Trump administration’s decisive yet controversial actions seek to pave a new path for the IRS and broader federal operations.
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