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IRS to Lay Off Thousands of Probationary Workers During Tax Season, Amid Federal Workforce Cuts

The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary employees as early as next week, affecting their ability to handle the busy tax season.

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The IRS is set to lay off thousands of probationary workers as soon as next week amidst a push by the Trump administration to cut the federal workforce. With over 140 million tax returns expected this tax season, concerns have arisen regarding the agency's ability to manage this workload. IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be able to accept buyout offers under a recently introduced plan until after the filing deadline. The layoffs comes despite the substantial funding the IRS received from the Biden administration for hiring and enhancing taxpayer services.

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