Trump Treasury confirms its eyeing IRS for ‘streamlining’ shake-up as tax season heats up
Fox News Digital learned Wednesday while the Trump administration's Treasury department is squeezing the “wide range” possibilities that could streamline the Internal Revenue Service as reporting up to half of IRS staff could end. “In line with the Trump administration's focus on efficiency and reducing deficits, the Treasury Department is considering a wide range of […]
IRS Weighs Firing Half Its 90,000-Strong Workforce
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is considering walking half of its approximately 90,000 employees through the door, multiple reports claimed Tuesday. If true, it will be the latest in the efforts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk, challenging deep states and allowing government officials to be more efficient and accountable. […]
IRS workforce ‘could halve’ after Trump hails cuts to federal staffing in marathon Congress speech – US politics live | Trump administration
The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, sources say – CNN
AP – According to two people familiar with the situation, the Internal Revenue Service has drafted a plan to cut the workforce in half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentive buyouts. People spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday. Because they were not allowed to disclose the plan. The layoffs are part of the […]
IRS drafting plans to slash 90,000-person workforce in half
The Internal Revenue Service plans to cut its 90,000 workforce in half, according to the report. Tax collection agencies aim to achieve significant labor cuts through layoffs, attrition and acquisition offers, sources say Associated Press on tuesday. The Trump administration is also planning to relocate some IRS employees to the Department of Homeland Security. There, […]
The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say – Yahoo Finance
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS is drafting a plan to cut the workforce by half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentive acquisitions, according to two people familiar with the situation. People spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday. Because they were not allowed to disclose the plan. Layoffs are part of that The Trump […]
White House deputy chief of staff: ‘Time to abolish the IRS’
While Americans file taxes this spring, President Donald Trump is now trying to make his tax cuts permanent. But that's not all the Trump administration has suggested. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino has spoken out about abolishing the IRS altogether, and wrote “Time to Rescue the IRS” in X's post. “This isn't […]
Email shows that Musk ally is moving to close office behind free tax filing program at IRS – The Guardian US
Elon Musk Ally, set up in the US government, said in a late-night email on Saturday that the office behind the popular free online tax returns will be closed and its employees will be let go. The 18th floor office within General Services Administration (GSA) has created an IRS direct file program that allows free […]
Thinking of not filing your tax return amid IRS cutbacks? Penalties can be costly, experts say – CNBC
Valentinrussanov | E+ | Getty Images In the face of cuts, some taxpayers are considering whether to file returns for this season. But I'll skip your federal submission It may cost youexperts say. Josh Youngblood, a registered agent and owner of Dallas-based tax company Youngblood Group, said that he had several clients when asked if […]
House committee shockingly reveals IRS tax record leaks under Biden were 5 times worse than originally reported
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee Published A new disclosure announced the true scale of the IRS leak under President Joe Biden on Tuesday. The new disclosures reveal that the IRS has leaked taxpayer information for more than 405,000 Americans, including President Donald Trump, rather than the first 70,000 figures. “A recent report confirming the […]